Downtown Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

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Downtown Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT

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East Coast commuters and residents seeking a central location clamor for property in the compact, walkable neighborhood of Downtown Bridgeport. Here, the historic stone buildings of McLevy Square stand just blocks from the towering glass People's United Bank building, creating an appealing blend of old-world charm and modern convenience.

The multi-story buildings along Downtown Bridgeport's wide streets contain an array of lofts and apartments, many constructed after the year 2000. A well-maintained network of sidewalks makes it easy for residents to gather at Trattoria 'A Vucchella before making the short stroll to the Downtown Cabaret Theatre or the WebsterBank Arena.

From its position in the center of Bridgeport, the downtown neighborhood offers easy access to cities up and down the coast. New Haven lies 20 miles to the northeast, and New York City sits 60 miles southeast.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Bridgeport is $1,474 for a studio, $1,854 for one bedroom, $1,985 for two bedrooms, and $1,654 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Bridgeport has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 530 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,474/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 608 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,854/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 872 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,985/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 341 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,654/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

90

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

62

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

58

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Beardsley Zoo
  • Discovery Museum and Planetarium
  • Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum
  • Connecticut Audubon Center at Fairfield
  • Audubon Center at Milford Point

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven
  • Long Island MacArthur

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