Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, CT from $500 (53 Rentals)

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property at 1610 Iranistan Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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1610 Iranistan Ave

BridgeportCT06604
property at 240 Oak St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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240 Oak St

BridgeportCT06604

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property at 305 Parrott Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

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305 Parrott Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 35 Beers St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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35 Beers St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 122 Hansen Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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122 Hansen Ave

BridgeportCT06605
property at 52 McKinley Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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52 McKinley Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 23 Morgan Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23 Morgan Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 1995 Main St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1995 Main St

BridgeportCT06604

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property at 155 Birdseye St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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155 Birdseye St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 190 Birdseye St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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190 Birdseye St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 213 Golden Hill St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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213 Golden Hill St

BridgeportCT06604
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Brookside Gardens
$1,510 - $1,910
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$1,495 - $1,895
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$1,510 - $1,910
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Brookside Gardens

150 Anton StBridgeport, CT 06606
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property at 832 Atlantic St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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832 Atlantic St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 126 James St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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126 James St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 105 Manhattan Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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105 Manhattan Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 2979 Fairfield Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2979 Fairfield Ave

BridgeportCT06605

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property at 129 Black Rock Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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129 Black Rock Ave

BridgeportCT06605
property at 2068 Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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2068 Main St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 88 Amsterdam Ave

$1,600 - $2,000

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$1,600

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$1,600

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88 Amsterdam Ave

BridgeportCT06606
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Washington Heights
Studio Apartments

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115 Washington AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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Tara Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Apartments

2900 Main StBridgeport, CT 06606
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Berkshire Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Apartments

1437 Fairfield AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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2209 Main Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2209 Main Street

2209-2225 Main StBridgeport, CT 06606
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Seabreeze
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabreeze

760 Atlantic StBridgeport, CT 06604
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SBM 140 LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SBM 140 LLC

140 Alice StBridgeport, CT 06606

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G Wells LLC
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

G Wells LLC

430-432 Wells StBridgeport, CT 06606
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Fairbridge Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairbridge Commons

985 Fairfield AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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2260 Fairfield Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2260 Fairfield Ave

2260 Fairfield AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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1575 Iranistan
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1575 Iranistan

1575 Iranistan AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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1054 Hancock
1 Bedroom Apartments

1054 Hancock

1054 Hancock AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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900 Norman
1 Bedroom Apartments

900 Norman

898-930 Norman StBridgeport, CT 06605
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Davis Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Davis Apartments

21 Davis AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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SBM Park LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SBM Park LLC

858-872 Park AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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City Trust Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Trust Apartments

955 Main StBridgeport, CT 06604
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Fairfield, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. 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 apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vine Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Cherry Street LoftsRR-StudioStudio,1BA$1,025
1188 LoftsJayson StudioStudio,1BA$1,308
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,331
Brookside GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, CT and Nearby

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $0.45 price per square foot 43 Tremont Ave Model at 43 Tremont Ave, Unit 43 Tremont Avenue 2NDFLR in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 96 Seaview Ter Model at 96 Seaview Ter, Unit 2 starting at $2,450 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Black Rock 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.
43 Tremont Ave, Unit 43 Tremont Avenue 2NDFLR43 Tremont Ave2BR,1BA$0.45
96 Seaview Ter, Unit 296 Seaview Ter3BR,1BA$1.65
55 Eaton St, Unit 55 Eaton Street 2nd floor55 Eaton St2BR,1BA$1.42
179 sherwood ave179 sherwood ave3BR,1BA$1.85
159 Seabright Ave, Unit Seabright Ave159 Seabright Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
Coleman Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.10
2979 Fairfield Ave, Unit R12979 Fairfield Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
2979 Fairfield Ave, Unit Unit 1 R2979 Fairfield Ave1BR,1BA$1.88
333 State Street1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1.84

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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 $1,070 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 $1,603 at Renaissance Plaza.

What is the most affordable Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfield Station Lofts and starts from $5,745.

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