Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT from $600 (57 Rentals)

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1458 E Main St

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155 Wayne St

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305 Parrott Ave

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240 Oak St

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Tara Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Apartments

2900 Main StBridgeport, CT 06606
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Hollister Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hollister Ave

217 Hollister AveBridgeport, CT 06607
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Berkshire Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Apartments

1437 Fairfield AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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Landmark Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Apartments

114 State StBridgeport, CT 06604
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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 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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40-42 Jane St
1 Bedroom Apartments

40-42 Jane St

40-42 Jane StBridgeport, CT 06608
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2260 Fairfield Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2260 Fairfield Ave

2260 Fairfield AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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1148 William St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1148 William St

1148 William StBridgeport, CT 06608
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1575 Iranistan
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1575 Iranistan

1575 Iranistan AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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299 Berkshire
1 Bedroom Apartments

299 Berkshire

299 Berkshire AveBridgeport, CT 06608
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80 Granfield
1 Bedroom Apartments

80 Granfield

80 Granfield AveBridgeport, CT 06610
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1054 Hancock
1 Bedroom Apartments

1054 Hancock

1054 Hancock AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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1590 Barnum
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1590 Barnum

1590 Barnum AveBridgeport, CT 06610
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900 Norman
1 Bedroom Apartments

900 Norman

898-930 Norman StBridgeport, CT 06605
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1465 E Main Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1465 E Main Street

1465-1485 E Main StBridgeport, CT 06608
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2209 Main Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2209 Main Street

2209-2225 Main StBridgeport, CT 06606
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42 Dean Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

42 Dean Pl

42 Dean PlBridgeport, CT 06610
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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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21 Davis Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

21 Davis Avenue

21 Davis AveBridgeport, CT 06605

Bridgeport, CT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bridgeport, CT

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bridgeport, CT area range in price from $650 to $80,000 with an overall median price of $4,186. The three Bridgeport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Village at Oxford Greens at $1,300, Compo–Owenoke Historic District at $2,000, and Madison at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bridgeport Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
The Village at Oxford Greens$1,884$1,30030
Compo–Owenoke Historic District$2,250$2,0002
Madison$2,425$65072
Saugatuck$2,462$2,0003
Brooklawn St Vincent$2,700$650118
Old Hill$2,750$2,7501
Springdale$2,850$2,3002
Outer East Haven$2,990$1,094126
The Hollow$2,996$650141
Eastern Fire Island$2,999$1,80042

Cheapest Available Bridgeport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bridgeport, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Cherry Street Lofts in the Bridgeport South End neighborhood priced from $1,138. 21 Davis Avenue in the Black Rock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bridgeport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cherry Street LoftsRR-1BR Flat1BR,1BA$1,138
21 Davis Avenue21 Davis - StudiosStudio,1BA$1,400
City Trust ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Brookside GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Lynn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Fully Renovated Modern ApartmentsStudio SW/SPStudio,1BA$1,600
Teresian Towers Independent Senior LivingOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bridgeport area is the $0.76 price per square foot 143 Shelton St Model at 143 Shelton St, Unit 143 in the in the North End neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Bridgeport apartment is the 285 Bronx Ave Model at 285 Bronx Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,950 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bridgeport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
143 Shelton St, Unit 143143 Shelton St4BR,1.5BA$0.76
285 Bronx Ave, Unit 2285 Bronx Ave3BR,1BA$0.94
740 Iranistan Ave, Unit 2740 Iranistan Ave5BR,2BA$1.04
535 Wigwam Ln, Unit B535 Wigwam Ln2BR,1BA$1.22
161-163 Deacon St, Unit 163161-163 Deacon St3BR,1BA$1.60
142 Jackson Ave, Unit 2nd floor142 Jackson Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
896 Howard Ave, Unit 896 Howard Ave. 3rd Floor896 Howard Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
1175 North Ave, Unit 3rd1175 North Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
303-307 Nichols St, Unit 1st Floor303-307 Nichols St3BR,1BA$1.65
13 Armstrong Pl, Unit Apt 313 Armstrong Pl3BR,1BA$1.62

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Bridgeport Overview

Bridgeport is the most populated city in the state of Connecticut and the fifth most populated in all of New England. It sits along the north shore of Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Pequonnock River and is considered part of the Greater New York City Area. Officially known as The Park City, it is renowned for its 1,300 acres of public parklands. It consists of five distinct geographic areas and 13 defined neighborhoods over 16 square miles. Home to young healthcare professionals working at St. Vincent’s Medical Center or Bridgeport Hospital, it is also a commuter town for those traveling to work in NYC. With builders refurbishing the old factories into stylish living spaces, there are many unique Bridgeport apartments for working singles and families.

Why live in Bridgeport, CT?

Bridgeport is home to more than 144,000 residents who enjoy the many parks and shoreline activities in a city that is close enough to NYC to work, but far enough away that it does not feel like a metropolitan area. Apartments in Bridgeport have access to a variety of live theaters, fine arts museums, and an auditorium that is home to the Greater Bridgeport Symphony. There are several colleges and universities in the area, including the University of Bridgeport and St. Vincent’s College. There are music events, arts festivals, sports activities, and plenty of local restaurants to keep everyone satisfied.

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Getting Around Bridgeport, CT

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bridgeport Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bridgeport?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bridgeport is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bridgeport?

The cheapest apartment in Bridgeport is Cherry Street Lofts which is listed at $1,138, while the average apartment in Bridgeport costs $4,186.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bridgeport?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,662 regular apartments in Bridgeport that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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