Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, CT from $500 (153 Rentals)

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property at 63 Churchill St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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63 Churchill St

FairfieldCT06824
property at 528 Black Rock Tpke

$2,200 - $2,700

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$2,200

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$2,200

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528 Black Rock Tpke

FairfieldCT06825
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Fairchild Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairchild Apartments

130 Fairchild AveFairfield, CT 06825
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property at 1645 Black Rock Tpke

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1645 Black Rock Tpke

FairfieldCT06825

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Cherry Street Lofts
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$1,138 - $1,934
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$1,138 - $1,934

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$1,138 - $1,934
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Cherry Street Lofts

437 Howard AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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property at 89-91-91 Jetland Pl

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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89-91-91 Jetland Pl

BridgeportCT06605
property at 122 Hansen Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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122 Hansen Ave

BridgeportCT06605
property at 343 Wayne St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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343 Wayne St

BridgeportCT06606
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Renaissance Plaza
$1,331 - $1,603
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$1,331 - $1,603

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$1,331 - $1,603
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Renaissance Plaza

210 Washington AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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property at 631 Colorado Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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631 Colorado Ave

BridgeportCT06605
property at 125 Wilson St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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125 Wilson St

BridgeportCT06605

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property at 1269 Park Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1269 Park Ave

BridgeportCT06604
property at 133 Wordin Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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133 Wordin Ave

BridgeportCT06605
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Lynn Apartments
$1,510 - $1,810
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$1,495 - $1,795
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$1,510 - $1,810
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Lynn Apartments

505 Jewett AveBridgeport, CT 06606
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property at 76 Washington Terrace

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76 Washington Terrace

BridgeportCT06604
property at 1311 Park Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1311 Park Ave

BridgeportCT06604
property at 2718 Fairfield Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2718 Fairfield Ave

BridgeportCT06605

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property at 764 Ellsworth St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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764 Ellsworth St

BridgeportCT06605
property at 649 Bridgeport Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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649 Bridgeport Ave

BridgeportCT06607
property at 114-116 Laurel Pl

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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114-116 Laurel Pl

BridgeportCT06604
property at 86 Pequonnock St

$1,700 - $1,850

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$1,700

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$1,700

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86 Pequonnock St

BridgeportCT06604
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Brookside Gardens
$1,710 - $2,010
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$1,695 - $1,995
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$15

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$1,710 - $2,010
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Brookside Gardens

150 Anton StBridgeport, CT 06606
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1188 Lofts
$1,750
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$1,750

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 23

1188 Lofts

1188 Main StBridgeport, CT 06604
Pet Friendly
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property at 45 Stevens St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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45 Stevens St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 164 French St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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164 French St

BridgeportCT06606

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property at 80 Taft Ave

$1,750 - $2,000

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$1,750

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$1,750

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80 Taft Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 466 Merritt St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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466 Merritt St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 1956 Madison Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1956 Madison Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 358 Park Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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358 Park Ave

BridgeportCT06604
property at 118 Pequonnock St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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118 Pequonnock St

BridgeportCT06604
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7 Hunting St
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Hunting St

7 Hunting StBridgeport, CT 06606
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property at 2449-2451-2451 North Ave

$1,800 - $2,500

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$1,800

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$1,800

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2449-2451-2451 North Ave

BridgeportCT06604

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Fairfield, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield, CT is a Studio unit found at Vine Street Apartments in the Downtown Bridgeport neighborhood priced from $900. 1071 Iranistan Ave in the Bridgeport South End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vine Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
1071 Iranistan AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Cherry Street LoftsRR-1BR Flat1BR,1BA$1,138
Davis Apartments21 Davis - StudiosStudio,1BA$1,250
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,331

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, CT

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $0.86 price per square foot 67 Tremont Ave Model at 67 Tremont Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 2393 Main St Model at 2393 Main St, Unit 3 starting at $2,250 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
67 Tremont Ave, Unit 167 Tremont Ave4BR,1BA$0.86
2393 Main St, Unit 32393 Main St3BR,1BA$1.50
306 Madison Ave, Unit 306 Madison Ave306 Madison Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
179 sherwood ave179 sherwood ave3BR,1BA$1.85
1177 North Ave, Unit 3rd Floor1177 North Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
Coleman Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.10
26 Arlington St, Unit 226 Arlington St2BR,1BA$2.00
810 Atlantic St, Unit B5810 Atlantic St1BR,1BA$1.66
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1.84
1071 Iranistan AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairfield is at Vine Street Apartments listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment is $1,138 at Cherry Street Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairfield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfield is starting from $1,358 at Cherry Street Lofts.

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