Average Rent in Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport, CT has rental prices ranging from $1,349/month to $2,838/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,572/month — 12% above the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $111,656/year, spending $1,572/month on a 1-bedroom represents 17% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Bridgeport Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,967/month, Bridgeport ranks #3 most expensive of the 13 cities tracked in Connecticut — pricier than 98% of all US cities in our data.

The Bridgeport Rental Market

The Bridgeport, CT area has a population of about 947,528 and 34% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Bridgeport, CT have fallen by $0/month (0.0%) over the past year, from $1,967 to $1,967. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Bridgeport, CT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $62,880. The local median household income of $111,656 exceeds that threshold by $48,776, making Bridgeport relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Rent vs. Buy

The median home value in Bridgeport, CT is $362,530, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 15.4. The break-even point between renting and buying is roughly 15 years — renting offers more flexibility for shorter stays, while buying makes more sense for long-term residents.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Bridgeport's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are South End ($173,910 median home value), Hollow ($224,630 median home value), Mill Hill ($280,212 median home value). Rental prices typically follow home value patterns, with premium neighborhoods commanding higher rents than outer areas. Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Bridgeport, CT Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Bridgeport?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Bridgeport

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