# Average Rent in Bridgeport, CT > How much is rent in Bridgeport, CT? $2,529 median across 28 units in 6 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/ Latest included observation: November 11, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Bridgeport, CT? The average listed apartment rent in Bridgeport, CT is $2,621 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 28 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 9, 2026 through November 11, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 6 apartment buildings, 28 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Bridgeport, CT](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/apartments/) Avg Rent $2,621/mo median $2,529 [-2.8% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/trends/) Cheapest $1,750/mo 1188 Lofts Properties 6 tracked daily Units 28 available now [See cheapest & most expensive neighborhoods on the map](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/rent-map/) [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/trends/) [Explore Bridgeport, CT on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=bridgeport-ct) [Bridgeport, CT Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Bridgeport, CT. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $2,505 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Bridgeport, CT over the last 3 months. Started at $3,062, ended at $2,505. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Aug | 3,062 | | Aug | 3,033 | | Aug | 3,479 | | Sep | 3,474 | | Sep | 3,484 | | Sep | 3,180 | | Sep | 3,181 | | Oct | 2,576 | | Oct | 2,284 | | Oct | 2,386 | | Oct | 2,560 | | Nov | 2,505 | [Full Bridgeport, CT price history](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Bridgeport, CT Rent Prices All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 4.6 (62)](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/the-anchorage-bridgeport-ct/): The Anchorage 333 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA From $1,000/mo as of Oct 2 Avg $1,000 2 units [#2 3.7 (18)](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/city-trust-collection-bridgeport-ct/): City Trust Collection 957 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA From $1,525/mo as of Oct 12 Avg $1,704 6 units [#3 4.6 (20)](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/black-rock-gardens-apartments-bridgeport-ct/): Black Rock Gardens Apartments 305 Ellsworth St, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA From $1,650/mo as of Oct 24 Avg $1,896 6 units [#4 4.2 (33)](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/cypress-apartments-bridgeport-ct/): Cypress Apartments 585 Ellsworth St, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA From $1,650/mo as of Oct 24 Avg $1,896 6 units [#5 2.7 (12)](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/1188-lofts-bridgeport-ct/): 1188 Lofts 1188 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA From $1,750/mo Avg $1,775 2 units [#6 4.6 (22)](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/rockridge-place-bridgeport-ct/): RockRidge Place 575 Ellsworth St, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA From $1,975/mo Avg $1,975 2 units [#7 4.4 (96)](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/canfield-park-at-fairfield-metro-bridgeport-ct/): Canfield Park at Fairfield Metro 215 Alfred St, 306 Canfield Ave and, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA From $2,078/mo Avg $2,856 13 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [The Anchorage 333 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/the-anchorage-bridgeport-ct/) | $1,000 as of Oct 2 | $1,000 | -- | 4.6 (62) | 2 | | 2 | [City Trust Collection 957 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/city-trust-collection-bridgeport-ct/) | $1,525 as of Oct 12 | $1,704 | $2.13/ft² | 3.7 (18) | 6 | | 3 | [Black Rock Gardens Apartments 305 Ellsworth St, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/black-rock-gardens-apartments-bridgeport-ct/) | $1,650 as of Oct 24 | $1,896 | $2.99/ft² | 4.6 (20) | 6 | | 4 | [Cypress Apartments 585 Ellsworth St, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/cypress-apartments-bridgeport-ct/) | $1,650 as of Oct 24 | $1,896 | $2.99/ft² | 4.2 (33) | 6 | | 5 | [1188 Lofts 1188 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/1188-lofts-bridgeport-ct/) | $1,750 | $1,775 | $3.06/ft² | 2.7 (12) | 2 | | 6 | [RockRidge Place 575 Ellsworth St, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/rockridge-place-bridgeport-ct/) | $1,975 | $1,975 | $3.09/ft² | 4.6 (22) | 2 | | 7 | [Canfield Park at Fairfield Metro 215 Alfred St, 306 Canfield Ave and, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/canfield-park-at-fairfield-metro-bridgeport-ct/) | $2,078 | $2,856 | $3.06/ft² | 4.4 (96) | 13 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/apartments/) [The Anchorage](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/the-anchorage-bridgeport-ct/): ![The Anchorage apartments in Bridgeport, CT](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7481?w=600) 4.6 (62) 333 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA From $1,000/mo prices as of Oct 2 2 units [City Trust Collection](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/city-trust-collection-bridgeport-ct/): ![City Trust Collection apartments in Bridgeport, CT](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7487?w=600) 3.7 (18) 957 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA From $1,525/mo prices as of Oct 12 6 units [Black Rock Gardens Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/black-rock-gardens-apartments-bridgeport-ct/): ![Black Rock Gardens Apartments apartments in Bridgeport, CT](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22061?w=600) 4.6 (20) 305 Ellsworth St, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA From $1,650/mo prices as of Oct 24 6 units [Cypress Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/cypress-apartments-bridgeport-ct/): ![Cypress Apartments apartments in Bridgeport, CT](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22063?w=600) 4.2 (33) 585 Ellsworth St, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA From $1,650/mo prices as of Oct 24 6 units [1188 Lofts](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/1188-lofts-bridgeport-ct/): ![1188 Lofts apartments in Bridgeport, CT](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7492?w=600) 2.7 (12) 1188 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA From $1,750/mo 2 units [RockRidge Place](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/rockridge-place-bridgeport-ct/): ![RockRidge Place apartments in Bridgeport, CT](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22062?w=600) 4.6 (22) 575 Ellsworth St, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA From $1,975/mo 2 units [Browse all Bridgeport, CT apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/apartments/) By Area ## Bridgeport, CT neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [West End/West Side 6](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/apartments/?neighborhood=West%20End%2FWest%20Side)[Downtown 2](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/apartments/?neighborhood=Downtown)[Fairfield 06824 1](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/apartments/?neighborhood=Fairfield%2006824)[Stratford 06615 1](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/apartments/?neighborhood=Stratford%2006615) [Compare neighborhood rents on the Bridgeport, CT rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/rent-map/) ## Bridgeport, CT Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Bridgeport, CT is **$2,621 per month**, based on 28 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,750 at 1188 Lofts to $3,583 at Alto Fairfield Metro. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio | $2,185/mo | $1,750/mo | 6 | | 1 Bed | $2,478/mo | $1,975/mo | 14 | | 2 Bed | $3,198/mo | $2,700/mo | 8 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Bridgeport, CT, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Bridgeport, CT averages **$2,478/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$3,198/mo**. At the local median household income of **$56,584**, that works out to **56% of gross income**, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards. The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Bridgeport, CT at **$1,405/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/trends/) runs **87% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Bridgeport, CT while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bridgeport, CT? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $105,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,621/mo. Comfortable income $126,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,750/mo), you need to earn at least **$70,000/year**. Median household income in Bridgeport, CT is **$56,584** , about 55% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Bridgeport, CT Overall prices in Bridgeport, CT runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 107.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bridgeport, CT's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $2,621 | | Utilities | $620 | | Groceries | $532 | | Transportation | $1,478 | | Healthcare | $721 | | Other goods and services | $1,154 | | Estimated total | $7,127/mo | Population 148,012 Median household income $56,584 Census median rent $1,405/mo Census rent burden 35.9% Median age 36.4 Mean commute 30 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. Cost of living Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually. Salary to live comfortably We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. Demographic figures Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release. Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023. Compare ## Nearby cities in Connecticut How Bridgeport, CT rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Bridgeport, CT | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [New Haven, CT](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/) | $2,717 | +4% | -2.7% | 19 | | [Stamford, CT](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/) | $3,438 | +31% | +6.1% | 15 | | [Danbury, CT](https://average-rent.com/city/danbury-ct/) | $2,642 | +1% | +0.9% | 11 | | [Norwalk, CT](https://average-rent.com/city/norwalk-ct/) | $3,291 | +26% | -0.3% | 11 | | [Hartford, CT](https://average-rent.com/city/hartford-ct/) | $1,696 | -35% | +1.2% | 8 | | [Meriden, CT](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/) | $2,093 | -20% | -0.7% | 8 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Bridgeport, CT? The average listed apartment rent in Bridgeport, CT is $2,621 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 28 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Bridgeport, CT? The median asking rent in Bridgeport, CT is $2,529 per month, computed from 28 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,621/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bridgeport, CT? The lowest available rent in Bridgeport, CT starts at $1,750 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bridgeport, CT? 1-bedroom apartments in Bridgeport, CT average $2,478/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,975/mo across 14 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bridgeport, CT? 2-bedroom apartments in Bridgeport, CT average $3,198/mo. Units start from $2,700/mo across 8 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Bridgeport, CT Track how apartment prices are changing over time. 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