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Bridgeport

Pop. 9,252·8th most expensive in West Virginia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,149/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-12.9%
vs US Median
-$816
Falling (Monthly)
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Bridgeport · $1,149
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
14% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,149/mo, rent takes about 14% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$46,000/yr
Local median income
$100,022/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bridgeport's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,160/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,788/yr
At $1,149/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -12.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bridgeport, WV is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 53.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,252
Median income
$100,022
Median age
45.6
Renters
24.5%
Age distribution
16.3%
20.5%
25.5%
14.2%
23.5%
Under 1816.3%
18–3420.5%
35–5425.5%
55–6414.2%
65+23.5%
Gender
44.7%
55.3%
Male44.7%
Female55.3%
Race & ethnicity
90.5%
White90.5%
Black1.9%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian3.8%
Education (25+)
19.3%
24.3%
53.4%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+53.4%
Housing tenure
75.5%
24.5%
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bridgeport, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,936 → $100,022
up 13.7%
Population
9,165 → 9,252
up 0.9%
Renter share
25.6% → 24.5%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
54.1% → 53.4%
-0.7 pts
Median age
43.6 → 45.6
+2.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $87,936 to $100,022 across the same window, up 13.7% versus 2021.

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About renting in Bridgeport, WV

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bridgeport is $1,149/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $950/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,160/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,550/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($100,022/yr), Bridgeport ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridgeport an affordable city for renters?

Bridgeport is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,149/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($100,022/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bridgeport falls comfortably within that range.

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 $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,149/mo in Bridgeport. The local median household income is $100,022/yr, meaning the typical Bridgeport household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bridgeport?

Rent in Bridgeport has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Bridgeport rent compare to other cities in West Virginia?

Bridgeport is middle-of-the-pack for West Virginia for rent, ranking #8 out of 14 tracked cities at $1,149/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bridgeport?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bridgeport ($1,149/mo): Star City ($900/mo), Uniontown ($985/mo).

What percentage of Bridgeport residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.5% of Bridgeport households are renters, while 75.5% are owner-occupied. Bridgeport leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bridgeport rent compare to the national average?

Bridgeport's median rent of $1,149/mo is $816 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within West Virginia, it ranks #8 out of 14 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,149/mo, rent takes ~14% of Bridgeport's median household income ($100,022/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bridgeport 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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