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Average Rent in Bridgeport CT

6 apartment buildings, 29 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$2,707/mo

Cheapest

$2,168/mo

Properties

6

Units

29

Analysis

Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Bridgeport CT.

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.

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Bridgeport CT Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Bridgeport CT is $2,707 per month, based on 29 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,168 at Woodside Trumbull to $3,232 at The Anchorage.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $2,717/mo $2,201/mo 2
1 Bed $2,610/mo $2,168/mo 23
2 Bed $3,263/mo $3,187/mo 4

Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.

Market Context

Who rents in Bridgeport CT, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Bridgeport CT averages $2,610/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,263/mo. At the local median household income of $56,584, that works out to 57% 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 runs 93% 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

$108,000/year

30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,707/mo.

Comfortable income

$130,000/year

25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,168/mo), you need to earn at least $87,000/year.

Median household income in Bridgeport CT is $56,584 , about 56% 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) $2,707
Utilities $620
Groceries $532
Transportation $1,478
Healthcare $721
Other goods and services $1,154
Estimated total $7,213/mo

Population

148,012

Median household income

$56,584

Census median rent

$1,405/mo

Rent as % of income

35.9%

Median age

36.4

Mean commute

30 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

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

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

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.

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Nearby cities in Connecticut

How Bridgeport CT rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Bridgeport CT Properties
Stamford, CT $3,253 +20% 11
New Haven, CT $2,162 -20% 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bridgeport CT?

The average rent in Bridgeport CT is $2,707 per month, based on 29 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bridgeport CT?

The lowest available rent in Bridgeport CT starts at $2,168 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bridgeport CT?

1-bedroom apartments in Bridgeport CT average $2,610/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,168/mo across 23 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bridgeport CT?

2-bedroom apartments in Bridgeport CT average $3,263/mo. Units start from $3,187/mo across 4 units currently listed.

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