
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, CT from $500 (208 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Fairfield County.


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174 Orland St, Unit Room for rent

Teresian Towers Independent Senior Living

Soundview Landing

Cherry Street Lofts

625 Fairfield Ave

1610 Iranistan Ave

240 Oak St

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49 DuPont Pl, Unit 49

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11 Smith Dr, Unit Apt.
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1511 Pembroke St, Unit 1

345 Benham Ave

52 McKinley Ave

305 Parrott Ave

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1770 Park Ave, Unit 1B

122 Hansen Ave

Renaissance Plaza

Oasis

35 Beers St

17 Kohanza St
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Crescent Crossing

502 on Howe

Redstone Apartments

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Pembroke Commons

441 Howe Ave

50 Carleton Ave

26 Pleasant St

1150 Ogden St Ext

45 White St

25 St Stephen St
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Oak Grove Apartments

101 Goddard Ave

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Simeon Village- AGE RESTRICTED

32 Main St

Cedar Village at Carroll's

Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community)

Innovation Studios

83 Seeley St

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947 Capitol Ave, Unit 3
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810 Atlantic St, Unit B5

97 White St

539 Howe Ave

HSW Bridgeport

76 Birdsey St

327 Dover St

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164 Laurel Pl, Unit Laurelplace

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Brookside Gardens

Bayview Towers

748 Arctic St
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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 | $2,236 | $900 | $4,475 |
| Fairfield County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,775 | $1,018 | $7,218 |
| Fairfield County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,641 | $1,358 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfield County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,824 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfield County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,710 | $2,000 | $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. Soundview Landing in the West Norwalk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,018. 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 |
| Soundview Landing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
| Cherry Street Lofts | RR-Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Renaissance Plaza | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,331 |
| Oasis | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Redstone Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, CT
As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfield County area is the $1.21 price per square foot 317 Alexander Ave Model at 317 Alexander Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Fairfield County apartment is the 89 Florida Hill Rd Model at 89 Florida Hill Rd, Unit FP starting at $2,285 with a $1.63 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 317 Alexander Ave, Unit 2 | 317 Alexander Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 89 Florida Hill Rd, Unit FP | 89 Florida Hill Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 430 Wiklund Ave, Unit Second Floor Unit | 430 Wiklund Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 55 Eaton St, Unit 55 Eaton Street 2nd floor | 55 Eaton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 947 Capitol Ave, Unit 3 | 947 Capitol Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 56 Park Ter, Unit 2nd Floor | 56 Park Ter | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 1511 Pembroke St, Unit 1 | 1511 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 174 Orland St, Unit Room for rent | 174 Orland St | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
| Soundview Landing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 49 DuPont Pl, Unit 49 | 49 DuPont Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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 $1,396.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield County?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfield County is Soundview Landing which is listed at $1,018, while the average apartment in Fairfield County costs $11,500.
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 54 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 $124 which is $11,376 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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