
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, CT from $500 (177 Rentals)
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Vine Street Apartments

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136 Austin St, Unit 136

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427 Park Ave, Unit 2

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425 Park Ave

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154 Clarence St, Unit 1

Teresian Towers Independent Senior Living

Palisades Apartments

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63 Stony Hill Vlg, Unit 63

Cherry Street Lofts
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434 Gregory St, Unit 1

227 Howe Ave

117 Palm St

122 Hansen Ave

305 Parrott Ave

25 Maple St

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26 Alex St, Unit Apt 3

35 Beers St

Renaissance Plaza

32 Main St
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251 Black Rock Ave

147 Helen St

Crescent Crossing

85 Union Ave

HSW Bridgeport

51 Wall Street

Redstone Apartments

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Pembroke Commons

45 White St

502 on Howe
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1880 Seaview Ave

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Simeon Village- AGE RESTRICTED

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87 Town Hill Ave, Unit 2n

89 Town Hill Ave

Cedar Village at Carroll's

Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community)

Innovation Studios

2016 Main St

133 Wordin Ave

219 Division Ave
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105 Cleveland Ave

1051 South Ave

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306 Buddington Rd

213 Golden Hill St

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Lynn Apartments

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39 Hoyt St, Unit 2

126 James St

Fully Renovated Modern Apartments

2979 Fairfield Ave

68 Maltby 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 | $2,255 | $950 | $4,475 |
| Fairfield County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,819 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfield County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,683 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfield County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,030 | $1,670 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfield County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,956 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfield County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $2,500 | $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. 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 Fairfield County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vine Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Cherry Street Lofts | RR-Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Davis Apartments | 21 Davis - Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, CT
As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield County area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1391 Park Ave Model at 1391 Park Ave, Unit Park Avenue in the in the Black Rock neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Fairfield County apartment is the 16 Harold Ave Model at 16 Harold Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,000 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Westchester County North 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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| 1391 Park Ave, Unit Park Avenue | 1391 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 16 Harold Ave, Unit 2 | 16 Harold Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 2436 E Main St, Unit 2436 E Main Street | 2436 E Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 96 Seaview Ter, Unit 2 | 96 Seaview Ter | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 188 6th St | 188 6th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 55 Eaton St, Unit 55 Eaton Street 2nd floor | 55 Eaton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Southwood Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 97 Taft Ave, Unit 99 | 97 Taft Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 257 Clover St, Unit 2nd Floor | 257 Clover St | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 63 Stony Hill Vlg, Unit 63 | 63 Stony Hill Vlg | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
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 $24,967.
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 74 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 $161 which is $24,806 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield County.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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