
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, CT from $500 (196 Rentals)
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Vine Street Apartments

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136 Austin St, Unit 136

Teresian Towers Independent Senior Living

Soundview Landing

Cherry Street Lofts

1610 Iranistan Ave

240 Oak St

144 Harral Ave

305 Parrott Ave
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52 McKinley Ave

35 Beers St

122 Hansen Ave

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26 Alex St, Unit Apt 3

1188 Lofts

Renaissance Plaza

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1333 E Main St, Unit 7

1333 E Main St

17 Kohanza St

145 Cowles St
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Crescent Crossing

85 Union Ave

HSW Bridgeport

Redstone Apartments

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Pembroke Commons

26 Pleasant St

502 on Howe

82 Lines Pl

25 St Stephen St

1150 Ogden St Ext
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101 Goddard Ave

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Simeon Village- AGE RESTRICTED

1995 Main St

Cedar Village at Carroll's

Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community)

Innovation Studios

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53 Prospect St, Unit Unit6

935 Capitol Ave

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810 Atlantic St, Unit B5

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947 Capitol Ave, Unit 3
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810 Atlantic St

32 Main St

23 Morgan Ave

155 Birdseye St

327 Dover St

370 Bruce Ave

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Brookside Gardens

748 Arctic St

217 Hollister Ave

832 Atlantic 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 | $2,247 | $950 | $4,475 |
| Fairfield County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,775 | $1,018 | $7,881 |
| Fairfield County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,644 | $1,358 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfield County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,760 | $888 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfield County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,843 | $2,150 | $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 |
| Palisades Apartments-NO AVAILIBILTY | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 1188 Lofts | Jayson Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,308 |
| Renaissance Plaza | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,331 |
| Redstone Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
| Pembroke Commons | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, CT
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield County area is the $0.84 price per square foot 69 Tremont Ave Model at 69 Tremont Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Fairfield County apartment is the 43 Tremont Ave Model at 43 Tremont Ave, Unit 43 Tremont Avenue 2NDFLR starting at $1,800 with a $0.45 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Tremont Ave, Unit 2 | 69 Tremont Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| 43 Tremont Ave, Unit 43 Tremont Avenue 2NDFLR | 43 Tremont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| 535 Wigwam Ln, Unit B in-law apartment | 535 Wigwam Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 2583 Main St, Unit First floor | 2583 Main St | 3BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 430 Wiklund Ave, Unit Second Floor Unit | 430 Wiklund Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Southwood Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 947 Capitol Ave, Unit 3 | 947 Capitol Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 164 Hanover St, Unit 2nd floor | 164 Hanover St | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 810 Atlantic St, Unit B5 | 810 Atlantic St | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Soundview Landing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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 $4,225.
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 58 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 $118 which is $4,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield County.
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