Bridgeport Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · September 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,850
- Effective rent
- $1,850
- Vs. Chicago median
- -23%
- Avg days to lease
- 18
- Active rentals now
- 17
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
2 bedroom
$1,823
+7.2% YoY · as of July 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
Bridgeport renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Bridgeport?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Bridgeport is $1,850 per month, based on 10 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,823 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Bridgeport going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Bridgeport is up 2.8% compared with a year ago.
- Is Bridgeport more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Bridgeport's median asking rent is 23% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,416.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Bridgeport?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Bridgeport leased in an average of 18 days, with 17 active listings on the market right now.
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