University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

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University of Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT

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Founded in 1927, the University of Bridgeport promotes students’ personal and professional growth through career-oriented undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees and programs. UB is home to an international, culturally diverse, and supportive learning environment that prepares graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world. UB is a university of choice because of its co-operative education opportunities, accelerated learning, commitment to teaching, and strong tradition of prioritizing student success.

Plenty of apartments of various stylings are available for rent near the UB campus in Bridgeport as well as neighboring Fairfield. Commuting and traveling from the UB campus is simple with access to the I-95 and U.S. 1.

UB’s diverse campus is vibrant with more than 50 active student clubs and organizations, NCAA Division II Purple Knight athletics, intramural sports, student government, community service opportunities, and special events and activities. The expansive Seaside Park is adjacent to UB while numerous renowned museums, Beardsley Zoo, and Captain Cove’s Boardwalk are minutes away. New Haven is just a 20-minute drive from UB as well. Destinations within a three-hour drive include New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and Providence.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Bridgeport, CT is $1,285 for a studio, $1,483 for one bedroom, $1,751 for two bedrooms, and $1,604 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgeport has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 457 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,285/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 565 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,483/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 817 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,751/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 412 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,604/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

76

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit 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.

Schools

Six to Six Interdistrict Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

457 Students

5
out of 10

Winthrop School

Public

Grades PK-8

600 Students

4
out of 10

Jettie S. Tisdale School

Public

Grades PK-8

567 Students

4
out of 10

Columbus School

Public

Grades PK-8

542 Students

4
out of 10

Park City Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

488 Students

4
out of 10

Six to Six Interdistrict Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

457 Students

5
out of 10

Winthrop School

Public

Grades PK-8

600 Students

4
out of 10

Jettie S. Tisdale School

Public

Grades PK-8

567 Students

4
out of 10

Columbus School

Public

Grades PK-8

542 Students

4
out of 10

Park City Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

488 Students

4
out of 10
5
out of 10
3
out of 10

Bridgeport Military Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

308 Students

3
out of 10
3
out of 10

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,677 Students

2
out of 10

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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