
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, CT from $500 (212 Rentals)
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32 McKinley Ave, Unit 3bd room SHARED apartment

291 Harral Ave

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436 Gregory St, Unit 1

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154 Clarence St, Unit 2

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434 Gregory St, Unit 1

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136 Austin St, Unit 136

Teresian Towers Independent Senior Living

72 Harvey Rd

Bayview Towers
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Cherry Street Lofts

105 Summerfield Ave

85 Oak Ave

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26 Alex St, Unit Apt 3

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7 Summit St, Unit 3

179 Lewis St

145 Cowles St

Renaissance Plaza

52 McKinley Ave
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44 Lee Ave, Unit 2

Crescent Crossing

23 Hospital Ave

85 Union Ave

909 Stratford Ave

787 Brewster St

City Trust Apartments

Cedar Village at Carroll's

391 Myrtle Ave

25 St Stephen St
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Oak Grove Apartments

340 Palisade Ave

Simeon Village- AGE RESTRICTED

101 Goddard Ave

16 Ruby St

240 Oak St

HSW Bridgeport

Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community)

Innovation Studios

Brookside Gardens
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383 Myrtle Ave

677 Fairfield Ave

358 Grand St

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145 Goddard Ave, Unit 3

225 Golden Hill St

169 Birdseye St

217 Hollister Ave

465-467-467 Wood Ave

748 Arctic St

651 Maple 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 |
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Fairfield County Studio Apartments | $2,251 | $650 | $5,925 |
Fairfield County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $800 | $8,250 |
Fairfield County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,643 | $1,015 | $10,000+ |
Fairfield County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,077 | $1,173 | $10,000+ |
Fairfield County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,586 | $2,025 | $10,000+ |
Fairfield County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,770 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,070. Renaissance Plaza in the Downtown Bridgeport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,331. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cherry Street Lofts | RR-1BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Renaissance Plaza | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,331 |
Davis Apartments | 21 Davis - Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, CT
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfield County area is the $0.54 price per square foot 145 Goddard Ave Model at 145 Goddard Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Fairfield County apartment is the 21 Newton Ln Model at 21 Newton Ln, Unit Lower Level starting at $3,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Daniels Farm 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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145 Goddard Ave, Unit 3 | 145 Goddard Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.54 |
21 Newton Ln, Unit Lower Level | 21 Newton Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
89 Florida Hill Rd, Unit FP | 89 Florida Hill Rd | 1BR,2BA | $1.42 |
181 Sherwood Ave | 181 Sherwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
947 Capitol Ave, Unit 3 | 947 Capitol Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
68 Perry Ave, Unit 3rd unit | 68 Perry Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
107 Lafayette St, Unit 2L | 107 Lafayette St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
222 Hough Ave, Unit Newly Renovated Apt | 222 Hough Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.55 |
32 McKinley Ave, Unit 3bd room SHARED apartment | 32 McKinley Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
44 Lee Ave, Unit 2 | 44 Lee Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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 $1,350.
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 $1,070, 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 138 regular apartments in Fairfield County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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