Average Rent in Bridgeport, CT

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Current Versus Historical Bridgeport, CT Rents

Bridgeport rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $2,925 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-8.77%) year-over-year from $1,425 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (20.00%) year-over-year from $1,333 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $211 (11.81%) year-over-year from $1,783 to $1,994. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $413 (21.21%) year-over-year from $1,949 to $2,363. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (4.71%) year-over-year from $2,865 to $3,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 10.64% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.32% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.49% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.02% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$0.33	$1,300	$1,425 (-8.77%)	$1,210 (7.44%)
1 BR	$0.17	$1,600	$1,333 (20.00%)	$1,065 (50.23%)
2 BR	$1.45	$1,994	$1,783 (11.81%)	$1,692 (17.87%)
3 BR	$1.83	$2,363	$1,949 (21.21%)	$1,925 (22.73%)
4+ BR	$1.17	$3,000	$2,865 (4.71%)	$3,554 (-15.59%)

Historical Rents in Bridgeport, CT

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Top Cities Near Bridgeport

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Bridgeport. The average rent in Bridgeport is currently $2,500 per month. Our records show that Stratford, CT, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bridgeport, CT is Stratford, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Bridgeport, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.13% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Bridgeport, CT are about 12.67% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.87% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Bridgeport, CT in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Stratford, CT	N/A	$1,650	$2,250	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Bridgeport

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport, CT in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport, CT is currently around $2,250 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Bridgeport's average rent, which is only $2,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,250 per month. Whereas, at $2,250 average rent per month, East Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Bridgeport. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Side, Bridgeport, CT	N/A	$1,575	$1,900	$2,250

Top Counties Near Bridgeport

There are a total of 1 counties located by Bridgeport, CT. Some of these counties include Bridgeport, CT, Stratford, CT, and Fairfield, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,750, Fairfield, CT is the most expensive county by Bridgeport, CT.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bridgeport, CT is 3.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bridgeport, CT is 12.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bridgeport, CT	$1,300	$1,600	$1,997	$2,000
Stratford, CT	N/A	$1,650	$2,250	$2,500
Fairfield, CT	N/A	$2,499	$2,725	$3,750

Top Zipcodes Near Bridgeport

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Bridgeport Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bridgeport, CT?

The average monthly rental price for Bridgeport, CT apartments for rent is approximately $2,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Bridgeport, CT rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Bridgeport, CT.

How much is a studio apartment in Bridgeport, CT?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $0.33. There are a total of 23 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bridgeport.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Bridgeport, CT?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $0.17. There are a total of 81 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bridgeport.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Bridgeport, CT?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,997 and an average price per square feet of $1.45. There are a total of 75 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bridgeport.

How have rent prices in Bridgeport, CT changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Bridgeport, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bridgeport, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Bridgeport, CT is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.