Bridgeport

Chicago, IL

Bridgeport - Chicago, IL

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Niche Reviews

3.8 (76 Reviews)

White Sox fans flock to this Chicago neighborhood

Multicultural • Vibrant • Active • Artistic • Historic • Urban •

Situated on the South Side of Chicago, Bridgeport combines a passion for city politics with the excitement of baseball. Bridgeport has been the home or birthplace of five Chicago mayors, and sits adjacent to Guaranteed Rate Field—home of the legendary Chicago White Sox, an MLB team dating back to 1901.

Tasty eateries, convenient shops, and diverse markets line West 31st Street and South Halsted Street in the heart of Bridgeport. The 27-acre Palmisano Park provides plenty of space for outdoor activities along with breathtaking city views.

The Dan Ryan Expressway and I-55, located on the eastern side of the neighborhood, connects residents to Downtown Chicago, the south suburbs, and beyond. For those who prefer to take the train, the CTA Red Line offers quick service for the 4.4-mile ride.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Bridgeport is $1,289 for one bedroom, $900 for two bedrooms, and $1,800 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgeport has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

1 BR
661 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,289/month

Average Rent

2 BR
246 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$900/month

Average Rent

3 BR
0 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,800/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Bridgeport - Chicago, IL

Niche Reviews

3.8 76 Reviews

Current Resident

6 months ago•Niche Review

Since moving to Chicago in 2019, I've been living in this neighborhood. It's undeniably filled with friendly people. Additionally, there are great places to relax and take a walk. As someone who enjoys walks and being in nature, I love my experience here.

Current Resident

1 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

The neighborhood is very safe in my experience, and I have lived here over the past 7 years. Lots of kids in the neighborhood for children to get along with and the neighborhood is very festive if you're into that. I do wish there were more activities available within walking distance for kids to be able to go enjoy, but other than that, my experience has been an overall positive one living in this neighborhood.

Current Resident

1 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

Bridgeport is a nice neighborhood in the South side of Chicago. I recently moved into this neighborhood and think that the environment is very quiet however areas of Bridgeport are becoming a lot more dangerous.

Current Resident

2 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

While in the past, the neighborhood was predominantly Irish and Polish immigrants, it mostly consists of Chinese-American or Chinese immigrant families. Pretty great neighborhood, lots of different restaurants and transportation nearby, though maybe not the cleanest place to live.

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