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Bridgeport

Pop. 149,153·32nd most expensive in Connecticut·Rental market data updated monthly for Bridgeport, CT
Median rent (all units)
$2,105/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$140
Falling (Monthly)
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Bridgeport · $2,105
More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
51/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Bridgeport's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,105/mo
Expected by trend
$2,119/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,267
1 BR
$1,482
2 BR
$1,848
3 BR
$2,302
4 BR+
$2,690
Research median
$1,848/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,260/yr
At $2,105/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.4% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bridgeport, CT is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
149,153
Median income
$58,685
Median age
36.7
Renters
57.2%
Age distribution
20.9%
26.5%
26.2%
12.7%
13.7%
Under 1820.9%
18–3426.5%
35–5426.2%
55–6412.7%
65+13.7%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
30.7%
22.3%
44.8%
White30.7%
Black22.3%
Hispanic44.8%
Asian4.9%
Education (25+)
22.4%
30.5%
23.7%
23.4%
No HS diploma22.4%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+23.4%
Housing tenure
42.8%
57.2%
Owner42.8%
Renter57.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bridgeport, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,447 → $2,105
up 45.5%
Income
$50,597 → $58,685
up 16.0%
Population
148,529 → 149,153
up 0.4%
Renter share
57.3% → 57.2%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 23.4%
+3.3 pts
Median age
34.9 → 36.7
+1.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Bridgeport, CT has shifted from $1,447 to $2,105, up 45.5% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $50,597 to $58,685 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.0% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.1% to 23.4% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Bridgeport, CT reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Bridgeport rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Bridgeport. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Bridgeport, CT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bridgeport is $2,105/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,267/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,848/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,482/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,302/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($58,685/yr), Bridgeport ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridgeport an affordable city for renters?

Bridgeport is considered stretched for renters. At $2,105/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($58,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bridgeport significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Bridgeport?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,105/mo in Bridgeport. The local median household income is $58,685/yr, meaning the typical Bridgeport household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bridgeport?

Rent in Bridgeport has increased 4.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Bridgeport neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Bridgeport are 06604 ($1,906/mo), 06610 ($1,981/mo), and 06607 ($2,079/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Bridgeport is $2,105/mo.

How does Bridgeport rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Bridgeport is middle-of-the-pack for Connecticut for rent, ranking #32 out of 56 tracked cities at $2,105/mo.

What percentage of Bridgeport residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.2% of Bridgeport households are renters, while 42.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Bridgeport has a strong rental market.

How does Bridgeport rent compare to the national average?

Bridgeport's median rent of $2,105/mo is $140 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #32 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,105/mo, rent takes ~43% of Bridgeport's median household income ($58,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bridgeport 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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