Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, CT from $850 (156 Rentals)

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property at 115 Tunxis Hill Rd
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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115 Tunxis Hill Rd

FairfieldCT06825
property at 808 Mill Plain Rd
$1,775

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Base Rent$1,775

Total Monthly Price$1,775
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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808 Mill Plain Rd

FairfieldCT06824
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Fairchild Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairchild Apartments

130 Fairchild AveFairfield, CT 06825
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property at 21 Ardmore St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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21 Ardmore St

FairfieldCT06824

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property at 625 Fairfield Ave
$1,275

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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625 Fairfield Ave

BridgeportCT06604
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Renaissance Plaza
$1,331 - $1,603

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,331 - $1,603

Total Monthly Price$1,331 - $1,603
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Renaissance Plaza

210 Washington AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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property at 2718 Fairfield Ave
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2718 Fairfield Ave

BridgeportCT06605
property at 45 Columbia St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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45 Columbia St

BridgeportCT06604

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property at 712-714 Madison Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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712-714 Madison Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 86 Pequonnock St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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86 Pequonnock St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 2068 Main St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2068 Main St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 2014 Main St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2014 Main St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 1630 Madison Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1630 Madison Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 300 French St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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300 French St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 213 Golden Hill St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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213 Golden Hill St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 148 Alfred St
$1,500 - $2,000

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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148 Alfred St

BridgeportCT06605

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property at 147 Charles St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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147 Charles St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 159 Charles St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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159 Charles St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 799 Capitol Ave
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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799 Capitol Ave

BridgeportCT06606
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Brookside Gardens
$1,610 - $2,010

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595 - $1,995
Required Monthly Fees$15

Total Monthly Price$1,610 - $2,010
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Brookside Gardens

150 Anton StBridgeport, CT 06606
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property at 950 Lindley St
$1,625

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,625

Total Monthly Price$1,625
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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950 Lindley St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 1004 Hancock Ave
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1004 Hancock Ave

BridgeportCT06605
property at 65-67 Fox St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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65-67 Fox St

BridgeportCT06605
property at 404 Charles St
$1,600 - $1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom Rentals
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404 Charles St

BridgeportCT06606
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427 Park Ave, Unit 2FR
$1,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

427 Park Ave, Unit 2FR

427 Park AveBridgeport, CT 06604

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property at 358 Park Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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358 Park Ave

BridgeportCT06604
property at 240 Wood Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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240 Wood Ave

BridgeportCT06605
property at 1144 Hancock Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1144 Hancock Ave

BridgeportCT06605
property at 70 McKinley Ave
$1,700 - $1,755

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom Rentals
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70 McKinley Ave

BridgeportCT06606
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Lynn Apartments
$1,710 - $2,110

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,695 - $2,095
Required Monthly Fees$15

Total Monthly Price$1,710 - $2,110
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lynn Apartments

505 Jewett AveBridgeport, CT 06606
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property at 64 McKinley Ave
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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64 McKinley Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 45 Stevens St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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45 Stevens St

BridgeportCT06606

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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. Coleman St 157 in the Downtown Bridgeport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vine Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Coleman St 1570BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Cherry Street LoftsRR-StudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,331
G Wells LLC1Bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,375
Park Royal1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, CT

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.85 price per square foot 179 sherwood ave Model at 179 sherwood ave in the in the Bridgeport South End neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 1662 Fairfield Ave Model at 1662 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,900 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Bridgeport South End 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.
179 sherwood ave179 sherwood ave3BR,1BA$1.85
1662 Fairfield Ave, Unit 21662 Fairfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
86 Sanford Ave, Unit 186 Sanford Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
333 State St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.12
114 Bennett St, Unit 112-114 Bennett St 2nd floor114 Bennett St2BR,1BA$2.31
112 Bennett St, Unit 112 Bennett Street 1st floor112 Bennett St2BR,1BA$2.31
810 Atlantic St, Unit B5810 Atlantic St1BR,1BA$1.66
81 Jetland St, Unit 81 Jetland Street #2, Bridgeport81 Jetland St2BR,1BA$2.31
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1.84
Presidential Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14

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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 $1,250 at Vine Street Apartments.

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 $1,502 at Cherry Street Lofts.

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Local Expert's Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Bridgeport, CT

Written by: M. April Tome

I'm April, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Bridgeport, CT. I have lived in Fairfield County for over thirty years. I decided to downsize and move to a city with more amenities and affordable rental options.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.