
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, CT from $500 (172 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Fairfield County.


Vine Street Apartments

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136 Austin St, Unit 136, Unit 136

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427 Park Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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425 Park Ave

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154 Clarence St, Unit 1, Unit 1

227 Howe Ave

Teresian Towers Independent Senior Living

Palisades Apartments

210 Prospect Ave
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434 Gregory St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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Cherry Street Lofts

89-91-91 Jetland Pl

122 Hansen Ave

343 Wayne St

1511 Pembroke St, Unit 6

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1511 Pembroke St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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Renaissance Plaza

631 Colorado Ave

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93 Greenwood Ave, Unit Third Floor, Unit Third Floor
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Crescent Crossing

HSW Bridgeport

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195 Emerald Pl, Unit #2, Unit #2

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Pembroke Commons

Redstone Apartments

502 on Howe

13 Rock Spring Rd

1051 South Ave

1402 Boston Ave

125 Wilson St
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810 Atlantic St, Unit C-2

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Simeon Village- AGE RESTRICTED

Cedar Village at Carroll's

Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community)

135 Caroline St

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810 Atlantic St, Unit B5, Unit B5

133 Wordin Ave

1269 Park Ave

10 Huntington Ave

530 Jane St
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Lynn Apartments

Fully Renovated Modern Apartments

182 Sheridan St

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182 Sheridan St, Unit #2, Unit #2

199 Bradley St

Innovation Studios

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The Shelton Grove

76 Washington Terrace

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2295 E Main St, Unit 3rd Floor, Unit 3rd Floor

211 Birdseye St, Unit 2A2
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Fairfield County, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfield County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County Studio Apartments | $2,166 | $950 | $4,475 |
| Fairfield County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,835 | $850 | $7,845 |
| Fairfield County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,669 | $1,358 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfield County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,849 | $1,620 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfield County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,518 | $2,075 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Fairfield County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield County, CT is a Studio unit found at Vine Street Apartments in the Downtown Bridgeport neighborhood priced from $900. 1071 Iranistan Ave in the Bridgeport South End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vine Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 1071 Iranistan Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Cherry Street Lofts | RR-1BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,138 |
| Davis Apartments | 21 Davis - Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, CT
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield County area is the $0.86 price per square foot 67 Tremont Ave Model at 67 Tremont Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Fairfield County apartment is the 45 W North St Model at 45 W North St, Unit 45 starting at $3,750 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Shippan neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfield County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 67 Tremont Ave, Unit 1 | 67 Tremont Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 45 W North St, Unit 45 | 45 W North St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 2393 Main St, Unit 3 | 2393 Main St | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 73 Birdsey St, Unit 73 | 73 Birdsey St | 3BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 188 6th St | 188 6th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 1177 North Ave, Unit 3rd Floor | 1177 North Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 2295 E Main St, Unit 3rd Floor | 2295 E Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 195 Emerald Pl, Unit #2 | 195 Emerald Pl | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
| 1511 Pembroke St, Unit 1 | 1511 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 1071 Iranistan Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairfield County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfield County is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield County?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfield County is Cherry Street Lofts which is listed at $1,138, while the average apartment in Fairfield County costs $26,050.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfield County?
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 59 regular apartments in Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County?
Cheap apartments in Fairfield County have an average cost of $148 which is $25,902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield County.
Expert Rental Resources
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