Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, CT from $600 (173 Rentals)

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property at 1458 E Main St

1458 E Main St

BridgeportCT06608

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property at 1795 North Ave

1795 North Ave

BridgeportCT06604

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property at 305 Parrott Ave

305 Parrott Ave

BridgeportCT06606

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property at 10 Beatrice St

10 Beatrice St

BridgeportCT06607
property at 56 Horton St

56 Horton St

StamfordCT06902
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Cheapest Available Fairfield County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield County, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Cherry Street Lofts in the Bridgeport South End neighborhood priced from $1,138. Cedar Village at Carroll's in the Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cherry Street LoftsRR-1BR Flat1BR,1BA$1,138
Cedar Village at Carroll'sStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Davis Apartments21 Davis - StudiosStudio,1BA$1,400
City Trust ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Simeon Village- AGE RESTRICTEDStudio UnitStudio,1BA$1,450
85 Cove RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Augustana Homes GlenbrookOne Bedroom WAITLIST1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, CT

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfield County area is the $0.76 price per square foot 143 Shelton St Model at 143 Shelton St, Unit 143 in the in the North End neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Fairfield County apartment is the 285 Bronx Ave Model at 285 Bronx Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,850 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfield County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
143 Shelton St, Unit 143143 Shelton St4BR,1.5BA$0.76
285 Bronx Ave, Unit 2285 Bronx Ave3BR,1BA$0.90
197 Burnsford Ave, Unit 2nd floor197 Burnsford Ave3BR,2BA$1.04
535 Wigwam Ln, Unit B535 Wigwam Ln2BR,1BA$1.22
Oak Grove Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.33
89 Florida Hill Rd, Unit LW89 Florida Hill Rd1BR,1BA$1.35
Southwood Square2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.70
181 Sherwood Ave181 Sherwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
1175 North Ave, Unit 3rd1175 North Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Bayview Towers2-Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.75

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 $1,475.

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 $13,200.

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 135 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 $228 which is $12,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield County.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.