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 February 2025, the average apartment rent in Bridgeport is $1,294 for one bedroom, $904 for two bedrooms, and $1,811 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgeport has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

1 BR
661 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,294/month

Average Rent

2 BR
246 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$904/month

Average Rent

3 BR
0 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,811/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

10 months ago•Niche Review

Bridgeport is like no other. In recent years, it has developed into a very diverse community, with a lot of things to offer. However, the price of Bridgeport is over the top and not quite worth it. The amount of crime is heightening as well, and it is making it to be very difficult to want to stay. The White Sox are a burden on the neighborhood due to the ridiculous people they hire to maintain the traffic.

Current Resident

1 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review

I like that everyone knows everyone and that we can all come together when something happens. I don't like the crime and the upped drug activity in the neighborhood .

Current Resident

2 years and 5 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.

Current Resident

3 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review

Good quality of living with still affordable units.Not a great selection of restaurants that offer healthy fare.Quiet and safe in most areas. GOSSIP CENTRAL.. There is a small nasty hipster gang at at a coffee shop here that you need to avoid.Very odd and very toxic people.

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