Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bridgeport Neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT from $500 (5 Rentals)

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Local Expert's Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Bridgeport, CT

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Washington Heights
Studio Apartments

Washington Heights

115 Washington AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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114 State StBridgeport, CT 06604
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Downtown Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Bridgeport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bridgeport area of Bridgeport, CT is a Studio unit found at Vine Street Apartments priced from $900. Renaissance Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,331. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bridgeport apartments for rent in Bridgeport, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vine Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,331
333 State St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bridgeport, CT

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bridgeport area is the $2.00 price per square foot 86 Sanford Ave Model at 86 Sanford Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Bridgeport neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Bridgeport apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Coleman Apartments starting at $2,095 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Bridgeport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bridgeport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
86 Sanford Ave, Unit 186 Sanford Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
Coleman Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.33
HSW Bridgeport1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1.84
Soundview apartmentsSV021BR,1BA$3.43
1188 LoftsJayson StudioStudio ,1BA$3.09
333 State St0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.03
Vine Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.50

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Connecticut, including Bridgeport. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bridgeport Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Bridgeport?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Bridgeport is under $2,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bridgeport?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bridgeport is Vine Street Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Downtown Bridgeport costs $1,997.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Bridgeport that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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Local Expert's Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Bridgeport, CT

Written by: M. April Tome

I'm April, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Bridgeport, CT. I have lived in Fairfield County for over thirty years. I decided to downsize and move to a city with more amenities and affordable rental options.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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