Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT from $500 (117 Rentals)

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property at 1610 Iranistan Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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1610 Iranistan Ave

BridgeportCT06604
property at 240 Oak St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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240 Oak St

BridgeportCT06604

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property at 305 Parrott Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

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305 Parrott Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 122 Hansen Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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122 Hansen Ave

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property at 52 McKinley Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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52 McKinley Ave

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property at 145 Cowles St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

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145 Cowles St

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property at 35 Beers St

$1,300 - $1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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35 Beers St

BridgeportCT06606

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property at 85 Union Ave

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

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85 Union Ave

BridgeportCT06607
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Pembroke Commons
$1,396 - $2,011
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$1,396 - $2,011

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Pembroke Commons

1055 Pembroke StBridgeport, CT 06608
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property at 23 Morgan Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23 Morgan Ave

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property at 25 St Stephen St

$1,400 - $2,000

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$1,400

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$1,400

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25 St Stephen St

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property at 1150 Ogden St Ext

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1150 Ogden St Ext

BridgeportCT06610
property at 1995 Main St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1995 Main St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 1024-1026-1026 Noble Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1024-1026-1026 Noble Ave

BridgeportCT06608

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property at 158 Park St

$1,499

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$1,499

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$1,499

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158 Park St

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property at 190 Birdseye St

$1,500

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$1,500

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190 Birdseye St

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property at 155 Birdseye St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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155 Birdseye St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 213 Golden Hill St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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213 Golden Hill St

BridgeportCT06604
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Brookside Gardens
$1,510 - $1,910
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$1,495 - $1,895
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$1,510 - $1,910
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Brookside Gardens

150 Anton StBridgeport, CT 06606
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property at 748 Arctic St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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748 Arctic St

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property at 687 Hallett St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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687 Hallett St

BridgeportCT06608
property at 126 James St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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126 James St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 217 Hollister Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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217 Hollister Ave

BridgeportCT06607
property at 832 Atlantic St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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832 Atlantic St

BridgeportCT06604

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property at 1057 E Main St

$1,575 - $1,800

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$1,575

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$1,575

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1057 E Main St

BridgeportCT06608
property at 105 Manhattan Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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105 Manhattan Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 2979 Fairfield Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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2979 Fairfield Ave

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property at 129 Black Rock Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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129 Black Rock Ave

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property at 2068 Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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2068 Main St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 34 Park St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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34 Park St

BridgeportCT06608
property at 88 Amsterdam Ave

$1,600 - $2,000

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$1,600

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$1,600

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88 Amsterdam Ave

BridgeportCT06606

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bridgeport, CT

Pricing Updated: 01/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bridgeport, CT area range in price from $900 to $16,500 with an overall median price of $4,036. The three Bridgeport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Daniels Farm at $995, Tashua at $995, and The Village at Oxford Greens at $1,295. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bridgeport Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Daniels Farm$1,950$9951
Tashua$1,950$9951
The Village at Oxford Greens$2,150$1,29549
Outer East Haven$2,400$900102
Brooklawn$2,500$95083
Reservoir Whiskey Hill$2,500$1,27535
Stratfield Village$2,575$1,51014
West End West Side$2,600$95067
Black Rock$2,700$950161
Boston Avenue$2,700$1,300191

Cheapest Available Bridgeport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bridgeport, CT is a Studio unit found at Vine Street Apartments in the Downtown Bridgeport neighborhood priced from $900. Cherry Street Lofts in the Bridgeport South End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bridgeport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vine Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Cherry Street LoftsRR-StudioStudio,1BA$1,025
1188 LoftsJayson StudioStudio,1BA$1,308
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,331

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bridgeport area is the $0.45 price per square foot 43 Tremont Ave Model at 43 Tremont Ave, Unit 43 Tremont Avenue 2NDFLR in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Bridgeport apartment is the 535 Wigwam Ln Model at 535 Wigwam Ln, Unit B in-law apartment starting at $1,800 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Nichols neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bridgeport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
43 Tremont Ave, Unit 43 Tremont Avenue 2NDFLR43 Tremont Ave2BR,1BA$0.45
535 Wigwam Ln, Unit B in-law apartment535 Wigwam Ln2BR,1BA$1.13
96 Seaview Ter, Unit 296 Seaview Ter3BR,1BA$1.65
430 Wiklund Ave, Unit Second Floor Unit430 Wiklund Ave1BR,1BA$1.48
55 Eaton St, Unit 55 Eaton Street 2nd floor55 Eaton St2BR,1BA$1.42
179 sherwood ave179 sherwood ave3BR,1BA$1.85
2979 Fairfield Ave, Unit 1 R2979 Fairfield Ave1BR,1BA$1.88
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1.84
26 Alex St, Unit Apt 326 Alex StStudio ,1BA$1.86
Pembroke Commons1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99

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Bridgeport Overview

Bridgeport is the most populated city in the state of Connecticut and the fifth most populated in all of New England. It sits along the north shore of Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Pequonnock River and is considered part of the Greater New York City Area. Officially known as The Park City, it is renowned for its 1,300 acres of public parklands. It consists of five distinct geographic areas and 13 defined neighborhoods over 16 square miles. Home to young healthcare professionals working at St. Vincent’s Medical Center or Bridgeport Hospital, it is also a commuter town for those traveling to work in NYC. With builders refurbishing the old factories into stylish living spaces, there are many unique Bridgeport apartments for working singles and families.

Why live in Bridgeport, CT?

Bridgeport is home to more than 144,000 residents who enjoy the many parks and shoreline activities in a city that is close enough to NYC to work, but far enough away that it does not feel like a metropolitan area. Apartments in Bridgeport have access to a variety of live theaters, fine arts museums, and an auditorium that is home to the Greater Bridgeport Symphony. There are several colleges and universities in the area, including the University of Bridgeport and St. Vincent’s College. There are music events, arts festivals, sports activities, and plenty of local restaurants to keep everyone satisfied.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bridgeport Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bridgeport?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bridgeport is under $1,331.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bridgeport?

The cheapest apartment in Bridgeport is Cherry Street Lofts which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Bridgeport costs $4,036.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bridgeport?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 677 regular apartments in Bridgeport that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bridgeport?

Cheap apartments in Bridgeport have an average cost of $559 which is $3,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bridgeport.

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