- 48 Amsterdam Ave #B2, Bridgeport, CT 06606$1,485/mo1 bed · 1 bath48 Amsterdam Ave #B2Bridgeport, CT 06606
- 357 Pearl St #5, Bridgeport, CT 06608$1,800/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 777 sq ft357 Pearl St #5Bridgeport, CT 06608View units
- 357 Nichols St #2, Bridgeport, CT 06608$1,950/mo3 beds · 1 bath · 1,425 sq ft357 Nichols St #2Bridgeport, CT 06608
- 108 Acton Rd #2, Bridgeport, CT 06606$1,400/moFees may apply1 bed · 1 bath108 Acton Rd #2Bridgeport, CT 06606
- 1035 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06608$1,300/mo4 beds · 4 baths · 4,175 sq ft1035 Noble AveBridgeport, CT 06608
- Gregory St, Bridgeport, CT 06604$960/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 145 sq ftGregory StBridgeport, CT 06604
- 42 Elizabeth St #42B, Bridgeport, CT 06610$800/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft42 Elizabeth St #42BBridgeport, CT 06610
- 274 Carroll Ave #1B, Bridgeport, CT 06607$800/moFees may apply3 beds · 1 bath · 1,300 sq ft274 Carroll Ave #1BBridgeport, CT 06607
- 20 Leslie Rd, Bridgeport, CT 06606$940/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 755 sq ft20 Leslie RdBridgeport, CT 06606
- 155 Oak St #B, Bridgeport, CT 06604$700/mo1 bed · 1 bath155 Oak St #BBridgeport, CT 06604
- 276 Griffin Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606$1,100/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,150 sq ft276 Griffin AveBridgeport, CT 06606
- 3430 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604$1,200/mo7 beds · 6 baths · 5,365 sq ft3430 Park AveBridgeport, CT 06604
- 15 Washington Ter #2, Bridgeport, CT 06604$850/mo1 bed · 2 baths · 1,683 sq ft15 Washington Ter #2Bridgeport, CT 06604
- Lenox Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605$750/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 150 sq ftLenox AveBridgeport, CT 06605
- Pierce Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604$7,875/moFees may apply4 beds · 1.5 baths · 3,000 sq ftBridgeport, CTBridgeport, CT 06604
- 501 Pearl Harbor St #501, Bridgeport, CT 06610$2,200/moFees may apply2 beds · 1 bath · 760 sq ft501 Pearl Harbor St #501Bridgeport, CT 06610
Bridgeport Snapshot
Demographic highlights
- Per capita income
- $22,806
- Population density
- 9,046 per square mile
- Median household income
- $44,841
- Total population
- 144,729 people
- Median age
- 32 years old
- Square miles
- 16 square miles
- Percent renters
- 56%
Market highlights
- Median rent
- $2,000
- Median rent, monthly change
- 0.00%
About Bridgeport
Area Information
Bridgeport is the largest city in Connecticut, with a population of over 147,000. Located on the coast, it's halfway between Stamford and New Haven, and 55 miles from midtown Manhattan, New York. The Merritt Parkway, I-95 and Route 8 put the city within easy reach of much of the northeast. Metro-North trains stop regularly just over the town line in Fairfield, taking riders to New York City in 80 minutes. Catch Amtrak in the center of town to get to Boston, Massachusetts, in three hours. A ferry goes to Port Jefferson, on the north coast of Long Island.
Bridgeport's down-and-out reputation is somewhat outdated. While some areas are a bit depressed, the walkable downtown has been revitalized in recent years and new residents are moving in. Affordable rents and good transit connections are a draw. The 2010 census revealed that the population increased (3-4%) for the first time in decades. Neighborhoods in Bridgeport's southwestern corner, Black Rock and St. Mary's, are wealthier than the rest of the city. These leafy enclaves feature Craftsman bungalows and Capes with well-kept lawns and a hint of saltwater in the air. Though beaches are privately owned, there's a popular waterfront park with a view of Long Island in the distance.
Renting an apartment in Bridgeport gives you access to New England's many desirable destinations. Coastal escapes within 125 miles include Newport and Block Island in Rhode Island, Narragansett Bay, and Mystic. Block Island is accessible by ferry. To the north is the rugged Mohawk State Forest and, beyond that, the Berkshires and Vermont's Green Mountains.
Renting in Bridgeport, CT
Apartments for rent in Bridgeport are more affordable than in many east coast cities, as the market is not too competitive. Because neighborhoods are varied and changing, it's a good idea to get to know the city before committing to a location.
Local attractions
- Bridgeport Theatre Company: A community stage company offering regular productions.
- 305 Knowlton: A cool gallery and studio space that fosters the city's cultural life with performances and events.
- Bijou Theatre: A historic movie house featuring films and live performances.
- Bridgeport Bluefish: The city's minor league baseball team.
- Barnum Museum:The Barnum celebrates circus impresario PT Barnum, who built the museum in 1893.
