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property at 385 Park Ave

$700

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$700

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$700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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385 Park Ave

BridgeportCT06604
property at 1428 North Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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1428 North Ave

BridgeportCT06604
property at 1428 North Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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1428 North Ave

BridgeportCT06604
property at 135 Claudia Dr

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

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135 Claudia Dr

StratfordCT06614
property at 325 Myrtle Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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325 Myrtle Ave

BridgeportCT06604

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property at 80 Cartright St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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80 Cartright St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 105 Tremont Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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105 Tremont Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 95-97-97 Austin St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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95-97-97 Austin St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 588-612-612 E Main St

$1,650 - $2,425

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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588-612-612 E Main St

BridgeportCT06608
property at 186 Louisiana Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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186 Louisiana Ave

BridgeportCT06610
property at 325 Lafayette St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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325 Lafayette St, Unit 1103

325 Lafayette St
BridgeportCT06604

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property at 23 Elmwood Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23 Elmwood Ave

BridgeportCT06605
property at 657 Naugatuck Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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657 Naugatuck Ave

MilfordCT06461
property at 180 Blueberry Ln

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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180 Blueberry Ln

StratfordCT06614
property at 6 Daybreak Ln

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6 Daybreak Ln

SheltonCT06484
property at 109-111-111 Park Terrace

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109-111 Park Terrace 1

109-111-111 Park Terrace
BridgeportCT06604

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property at 20 Janet Cir

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

20 Janet Cir, Unit 20k

20 Janet Cir
BridgeportCT06606
property at 63 Heather Ridge

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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63 Heather Ridge

SheltonCT06484
property at 63 Churchill St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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63 Churchill St

FairfieldCT06824
property at 4754 Madison Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4754 Madison Ave

TrumbullCT06611
property at 128 Robert St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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128 Robert St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 183 Livingston Pl

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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183 Livingston Pl

BridgeportCT06610
property at 3250 Main St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3250 Main St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 68-70-70 Westfield Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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68-70 Westfield Avenue Unit

68-70-70 Westfield Ave
BridgeportCT06606

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property at 282 Texas Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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282 Texas Ave

BridgeportCT06610
property at 850 Atlantic St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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850 Atlantic St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 325 Lafayette St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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325 Lafayette St, Unit 8309

325 Lafayette St
BridgeportCT06604
property at 45 Heather Ridge

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45 Heather Ridge

SheltonCT06484
property at 193 Virginia Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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193 Virginia Ave

BridgeportCT06610
property at 333 Vincelette St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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333 Vincelette St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 1000 Knapps Hwy

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1000 Knapps Hwy, Unit Fairfield Manor

1000 Knapps Hwy
FairfieldCT06825

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Bridgeport, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bridgeport, CT

Pricing Updated: 06/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bridgeport, CT area range in price from $850 to $24,746 with an overall median price of $5,827. The three Bridgeport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Village at Oxford Greens at $1,200, Boston Avenue at $1,000, and East End 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$2,047$1,20030
Boston Avenue$2,650$1,000191
East End$2,700$1,30033
North Bridgeport$2,700$1,000165
Reservoir$2,850$1,000248
Downtown Bridgeport$2,900$95041
Enterprise Zone$2,900$850104
Boston Ave Mill Hill$2,950$1,000160
Outer East Haven$3,000$1,25066
Woodmont$3,055$1,25017

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
G Wells LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bridgeport area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1520 Pembroke St Model at 1520 Pembroke St, Unit 1L in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Bridgeport apartment is the 70 Benham Ave Model at 70 Benham Ave, Unit 2nd Flr starting at $2,200 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Bridgeport South 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.
1520 Pembroke St, Unit 1L1520 Pembroke St5BR,1BA$1.47
70 Benham Ave, Unit 2nd Flr70 Benham Ave3BR,1BA$1.57
71 Worth St, Unit 71 Worth St 1st floor71 Worth St3BR,1BA$1.57
179 sherwood ave179 sherwood ave3BR,1BA$1.85
111 Smith St, Unit 1111 Smith St3BR,1BA$1.60
164 Hanover St, Unit 2nd floor164 Hanover St2BR,1BA$1.59
313 Bunnell St, Unit 313 Bunnell street 2nd FL313 Bunnell St3BR,1BA$1.89
810 Atlantic St, Unit B5810 Atlantic St1BR,1BA$1.66
1511 Pembroke St, Unit 11511 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$1.44
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bridgeport

What type of rentals are currently available in Bridgeport?

There are currently 722 Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT with pricing that ranges from $850 to $85,000. There are also 227 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bridgeport ranging from $550 to $89,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bridgeport?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bridgeport ranges from $550 to $89,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,696.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bridgeport?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bridgeport range from $1,695 to $9,128, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $19,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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