Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT from $600 (49 Rentals)

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1458 E Main St

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property at 1795 North Ave

1795 North Ave

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property at 145 Cowles St

145 Cowles St

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property at 305 Parrott Ave

305 Parrott Ave

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property at 85 Union Ave

85 Union Ave

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Tara Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Apartments

2900 Main StBridgeport, CT 06606
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217 Hollister Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

217 Hollister Ave

217 Hollister AveBridgeport, CT 06607
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Berkshire Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Apartments

1437 Fairfield AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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Landmark Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Apartments

114 State StBridgeport, CT 06604
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Seabreeze
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabreeze

760 Atlantic StBridgeport, CT 06604
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SBM 140 LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SBM 140 LLC

140 Alice StBridgeport, CT 06606
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G Wells LLC
Studio Apartments

G Wells LLC

430-432 Wells StBridgeport, CT 06606
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Fairbridge Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairbridge Commons

985 Fairfield AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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40-42 Jane St
1 Bedroom Apartments

40-42 Jane St

40-42 Jane StBridgeport, CT 06608
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3900 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3900 Park Ave

3900 Park AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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2260 Fairfield Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2260 Fairfield Ave

2260 Fairfield AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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1148 William St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1148 William St

1148 William StBridgeport, CT 06608
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1575 Iranistan
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1575 Iranistan

1575 Iranistan AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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299 Berkshire
1 Bedroom Apartments

299 Berkshire

299 Berkshire AveBridgeport, CT 06608
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80 Granfield
1 Bedroom Apartments

80 Granfield

80 Granfield AveBridgeport, CT 06610
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1054 Hancock
1 Bedroom Apartments

1054 Hancock

1054 Hancock AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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1590 Barnum
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1590 Barnum

1590 Barnum AveBridgeport, CT 06610
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900 Norman
1 Bedroom Apartments

900 Norman

898-930 Norman StBridgeport, CT 06605
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1465 E Main Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1465 E Main Street

1465-1485 E Main StBridgeport, CT 06608

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2209 Main Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2209 Main Street

2209-2225 Main StBridgeport, CT 06606
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42 Dean Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

42 Dean Pl

42 Dean PlBridgeport, CT 06610
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SBM Park LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SBM Park LLC

858-872 Park AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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Fleetwood Apts LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fleetwood Apts LLC

165 Washington AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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Blue Noble LLC
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Noble LLC

850 Noble StBridgeport, CT 06608
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Avon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avon Apartments

1126 Stratford AveStratford, CT 06615
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Bridgeport, CT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bridgeport, CT

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bridgeport, CT area range in price from $650 to $15,000 with an overall median price of $4,334. The three Bridgeport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Village at Oxford Greens at $1,300, Downtown Bridgeport at $650, and Madison at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bridgeport Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
The Village at Oxford Greens$2,100$1,30023
Downtown Bridgeport$2,500$65038
Madison$2,500$1,30051
Woodmont$2,500$1,25013
South End$2,650$95030
Stratfield Village$2,650$1,49514
East End$2,800$1,35041
Lower East End$2,837$95049
Brookside$2,897$1,42315
Lower Long Hill$2,922$99588

Cheapest Available Bridgeport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bridgeport, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Cherry Street Lofts in the Bridgeport South End neighborhood priced from $1,138. Renaissance Plaza in the Downtown Bridgeport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,331. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bridgeport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cherry Street LoftsRR-1BR Flat1BR,1BA$1,138
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,331
Davis Apartments21 Davis - StudiosStudio,1BA$1,350
City Trust ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
HSW BridgeportStudioStudio,1BA$1,442
Coleman Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bridgeport area is the $1.67 price per square foot 21 Newton Ln Model at 21 Newton Ln, Unit Lower Level in the in the Daniels Farm neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Bridgeport apartment is the 370 Seaview Ave Model at 370 Seaview Ave, Unit Seaview ave starting at $2,350 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Lower East End 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.
21 Newton Ln, Unit Lower Level21 Newton Ln3BR,1BA$1.67
370 Seaview Ave, Unit Seaview ave370 Seaview Ave2BR,1BA$1.72
368 Seaview Ave, Unit 2nd floor368 Seaview Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
79 Clifford St, Unit 279 Clifford St4BR,2BA$2.04
200 Ogden St, Unit 2nd Floor200 Ogden St3BR,1BA$1.83
245 jane st, Unit 3245 jane st3BR,1BA$2.00
947 Capitol Ave, Unit 3947 Capitol Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
382 Bond St, Unit 2382 Bond St2BR,1BA$1.87
Coleman Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.01
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1.84

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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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Getting Around Bridgeport, CT

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,505.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bridgeport?

The cheapest apartment in Bridgeport is Cherry Street Lofts which is listed at $1,138, while the average apartment in Bridgeport costs $4,334.

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 1,608 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 $451 which is $3,883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bridgeport.

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