Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT from $500 (106 Rentals)

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427 Park Ave
$975 - $1,750
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$975 - $1,750

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$975 - $1,750
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427 Park Ave

427 Park AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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property at 3684 Park Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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3684 Park Ave

BridgeportCT06604

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2145 North Ave
$1,200 - $1,350
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$1,200 - $1,350

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$1,200 - $1,350
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2145 North Ave

2145 North AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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property at 35 Beers St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

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35 Beers St

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property at 1402 Boston Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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1402 Boston Ave

BridgeportCT06610
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Renaissance Plaza
$1,331 - $1,603
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$1,331 - $1,603

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$1,331 - $1,603
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Renaissance Plaza

210 Washington AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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property at 39 Granfield Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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39 Granfield Ave

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property at 2718 Fairfield Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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2718 Fairfield Ave

BridgeportCT06605

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property at 85 Union Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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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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$1,396 - $2,011
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Pembroke Commons

1055 Pembroke StBridgeport, CT 06608
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property at 85-87 Union Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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85-87 Union Ave

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property at 466 Hollister Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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466 Hollister Ave

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property at 2014 Main St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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2014 Main St

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property at 2068 Main St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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2068 Main St

BridgeportCT06604

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property at 86 Pequonnock St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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86 Pequonnock St

BridgeportCT06604
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Lynn Apartments
$1,510 - $2,190
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$1,495 - $2,175
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$15

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$1,510 - $2,190
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Lynn Apartments

505 Jewett AveBridgeport, CT 06606
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property at 147 Charles St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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147 Charles St

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property at 219 Helen St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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219 Helen St

BridgeportCT06608
property at 1630 Madison Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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1630 Madison Ave

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property at 427 Pembroke St

$1,580

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$1,580

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$1,580

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427 Pembroke St

BridgeportCT06608
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Coleman Apartments
$1,585
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$1,585

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$1,585
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Coleman Apartments

33 Coleman StBridgeport, CT 06604
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property at 178 Clarence St

$1,600 - $2,200

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$1,600

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$1,600

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178 Clarence St

BridgeportCT06608

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Brookside Gardens
$1,610 - $2,065
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$1,595 - $2,050
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$15

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$1,610 - $2,065
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Brookside Gardens

150 Anton StBridgeport, CT 06606
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property at 950 Lindley St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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950 Lindley St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 250 N Bishop Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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250 N Bishop Ave

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property at 37 Granfield Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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37 Granfield Ave

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property at 92 Aldine Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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92 Aldine Ave

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property at 159 Charles St

$1,600 - $1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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159 Charles St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 404 Charles St

$1,600 - $1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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404 Charles St

BridgeportCT06606
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Cypress Apartments
$1,685 - $1,995
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$1,685 - $1,995

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$1,685 - $1,995
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Cypress Apartments

585 Ellsworth StBridgeport, CT 06605
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property at 2240 E Main St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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2240 E Main St

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property at 125 Hollister Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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125 Hollister Ave

BridgeportCT06607

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bridgeport, CT

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bridgeport, CT area range in price from $700 to $89,000 with an overall median price of $12,586. The three Bridgeport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Bridgeport at $2,000, East Side Bridgeport at $1,650, and South End at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bridgeport Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Bridgeport$2,200$2,0002
East Side Bridgeport$2,200$1,65011
South End$2,650$70010
The Village at Oxford Greens$2,800$1,44518
Bridgeport South End$2,900$70011
Bridgeport West End$2,900$70016
The Hollow$2,900$1,1507
West End West Side$2,900$1,55012
Enterprise Zone$3,000$1,15019
Brooklawn St Vincent$3,020$1,15020

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
1071 Iranistan AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bridgeport area is the $1.03 price per square foot 506 Merritt St Model at 506 Merritt St, Unit 2 in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Bridgeport apartment is the 1520 Pembroke St Model at 1520 Pembroke St, Unit 1L starting at $2,325 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Lower Long Hill 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.
506 Merritt St, Unit 2506 Merritt St3BR,1BA$1.03
1520 Pembroke St, Unit 1L1520 Pembroke St5BR,1BA$1.29
120 Cleveland Ave, Unit 2nd & 3rd Floor Apartment120 Cleveland Ave4BR,2BA$1.61
188 6th St188 6th St3BR,1BA$1.43
181 Sherwood Ave181 Sherwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
111 Smith St, Unit 1111 Smith St3BR,1BA$1.60
1145-1151 Ogden St EXT1145-1151 Ogden St EXT - 53BR,1BA$1.52
286 Orchard St, Unit 1st Floor286 Orchard St2BR,1BA$1.59
44 Lee Ave, Unit 244 Lee Ave1BR,1BA$1.19
1071 Iranistan AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bridgeport?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bridgeport is at Vine Street Apartments listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bridgeport Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bridgeport Apartment is $1,070 at Cherry Street Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bridgeport Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bridgeport is starting from $1,502 at Cherry Street Lofts.

What is the most affordable Bridgeport Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bridgeport Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1145-1151 Ogden St EXT and starts from $1,670.

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