Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, CT from $500 (176 Rentals)

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property at 115 Tunxis Hill Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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115 Tunxis Hill Rd

FairfieldCT06825
property at 112 Howard St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

112 Howard St

FairfieldCT06824
property at 808 Mill Plain Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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808 Mill Plain Rd

FairfieldCT06824
property at 1000 Knapps Hwy

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1000 Knapps Hwy, Unit 27

1000 Knapps Hwy
FairfieldCT06825
property at 124 Thorpe St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Thorpe St

FairfieldCT06824
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Alto Fairfield Metro
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$2,280 - $3,988
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$2,182 - $3,890
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alto Fairfield Metro

1401 Kings HwyFairfield, CT 06824
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property at 720 Knapps Hwy

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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720 Knapps Hwy

FairfieldCT06825
property at 170 Brookfield Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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170 Brookfield Ave

FairfieldCT06825
property at 528 Black Rock Tpke

$2,300 - $4,500

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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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 3509 Redding Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3509 Redding Rd

FairfieldCT06824
property at 111 Judd St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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111 Judd St

FairfieldCT06824
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427 Park Ave
$975 - $1,750
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$975 - $1,750

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$975 - $1,750
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

427 Park Ave

427 Park AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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property at 3684 Park Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3684 Park Ave

BridgeportCT06604
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2145 North Ave
$1,200 - $1,350
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$1,200 - $1,350

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$1,200 - $1,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2145 North Ave

2145 North AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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property at 35 Beers St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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35 Beers 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
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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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2718 Fairfield Ave

BridgeportCT06605
property at 86 Pequonnock St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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86 Pequonnock St

BridgeportCT06604

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property at 2068 Main St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 24

2068 Main St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 2014 Main St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 24

2014 Main St

BridgeportCT06604
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Lynn Apartments
$1,510 - $2,190
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$1,495 - $2,175
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$1,510 - $2,190
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lynn Apartments

505 Jewett AveBridgeport, CT 06606
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property at 147 Charles St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 24

147 Charles St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 1630 Madison Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1630 Madison Ave

BridgeportCT06606
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Coleman Apartments
$1,585
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$1,585

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$1,585
Studio Apartments Available Now

Coleman Apartments

33 Coleman StBridgeport, CT 06604
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Brookside Gardens
$1,610 - $2,065
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$1,595 - $2,050
Required Monthly Fees
$15

Total Monthly Price
$1,610 - $2,065
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brookside Gardens

150 Anton StBridgeport, CT 06606
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property at 950 Lindley St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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950 Lindley St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 92 Aldine 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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92 Aldine Ave

BridgeportCT06604

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property at 159 Charles St

$1,600 - $1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom Rentals

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159 Charles St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 404 Charles St

$1,600 - $1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom Rentals

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404 Charles St

BridgeportCT06606
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Cypress Apartments
$1,685 - $1,995
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$1,685 - $1,995

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$1,685 - $1,995
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cypress Apartments

585 Ellsworth StBridgeport, CT 06605
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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 1036 Maplewood 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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1036 Maplewood Ave

BridgeportCT06605
property at 358 Park Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

358 Park Ave

BridgeportCT06604
property at 1004 Hancock Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1004 Hancock Ave

BridgeportCT06605
property at 70 McKinley Ave

$1,700 - $1,755

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom Rentals

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70 McKinley Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 45 Stevens St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

45 Stevens St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 64 McKinley Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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64 McKinley Ave

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. 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
1071 Iranistan AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, CT

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.03 price per square foot 506 Merritt St Model at 506 Merritt St, Unit 2 in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 583 Jefferson St Model at 583 Jefferson St, Unit 583 Jefferson street 1st floor starting at $3,800 with a $1.90 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.
506 Merritt St, Unit 2506 Merritt St3BR,1BA$1.03
583 Jefferson St, Unit 583 Jefferson street 1st floor583 Jefferson St4BR,2BA$1.90
120 Cleveland Ave, Unit 2nd & 3rd Floor Apartment120 Cleveland Ave4BR,2BA$1.61
181 Sherwood Ave181 Sherwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
179 sherwood ave179 sherwood ave3BR,1BA$1.85
44 Lee Ave, Unit 244 Lee Ave1BR,1BA$1.19
Coleman Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.11
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1.84
1071 Iranistan AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58
Cherry Street LoftsRR-StudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

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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 $1,502 at Cherry Street Lofts.

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