East Side Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

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East Side Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT

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A waterfront locale with an unmistakable identity

Bayfront Charming Walkable Restaurants

Best known as home to the legendary P.T. Barnum, East Side Bridgeport, Connecticut also hosts a museum dedicated to his accomplishments. The East Side neighborhood is bisected by Interstate 95 and the Amtrak/Metro North commuter train, making traveling within the area fast and convenient. Apartments for rent in this residential neighborhood are plentiful. Residents love strolling through the area's three historic districts. Four entertainment venues host cabarets, plays, the symphony, Broadway shows on tour, as well as sporting events. Five parks dot the area, and Pleasure Beach remains a popular destination for residents.

After a full day of shopping, locals unwind at the plentiful seafood restaurants in the area and enjoy the views of Steel Point. There’s a small selection of single-family homes and charming apartments for rent in Bridgeport’s East Side, all set in a unique atmosphere.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in East Side Bridgeport is $839 for a studio, $1,335 for one bedroom, $1,298 for two bedrooms, and $1,578 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Side Bridgeport has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 418 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $839/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 594 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,335/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 476 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,298/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,578/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

53

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

55

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
  • Boothe Memorial Park and Museum
  • Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum
  • Audubon Center at Milford Point

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven
  • Long Island MacArthur

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