County FMR · HUD FY2026
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT - 119% above the US average.
- $2,100
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $2,511
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +119%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is the 2nd most expensive of 9 counties in Connecticut by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #31 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #31
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #2
- most expensive of 9 in Connecticut (2BR)
- +32%
- vs the state average
- $84,000
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (19.3%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (74.2%); only 4 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut is $2,100 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $2,511/mo and a studio is $1,731/mo. This is 119% higher than the national average of $959 and 32% above the Connecticut average of $1,590.
Clearing the 30% rule here takes $84,000/year, a high bar relative to most US counties.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Connecticut. Population: 148,012.
What these rents mean for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
HUD publishes one FMR schedule per FMR area (often the county). Local housing authorities use it as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment-standard baseline. See how FMR is calculated.
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's 2-bedroom of $2,511 ranks #31 most expensive of 3,145 US counties, in the highest-rent tenth of HUD counties.
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region sits in the expensive tier: 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent is 119% above the US average of $959, and 32% above the Connecticut average of $1,590. Voucher payment standards and renter budgets both feel that premium.
At $2,100/mo for a 1-bedroom, the 30% rule wants $84,000/year: still within reach of the county median income of $87,135, though a 2-bedroom at $2,511 raises the bar.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Greater Bridgeport Planning Region sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$2,511 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Greater Bridgeport Planning Region compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Connecticut counties
- Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
$2,100 1BR FMR / mo
- Western Connecticut Planning Region
Western Connecticut Planning Region
$2,100 1BR FMR / mo
- South Central Connecticut Planning Region
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
$1,591 1BR FMR / mo
- Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
$1,445 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is highlighted. Nearby Connecticut counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (this county) ($2,100), Western Connecticut Planning Region ($2,100), South Central Connecticut Planning Region ($1,591), Naugatuck Valley Planning Region ($1,445).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
Against a high local FMR of $2,100/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Connecticut BLS wages?
| Occupation | CT Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $130,870 | 19.3% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $130,230 | 19.4% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $101,590 | 24.8% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $89,630 | 28.1% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $82,820 | 30.4% | Stretched |
| Elementary School Teachers | $78,740 | 32% | Stretched |
| Electricians | $76,790 | 32.8% | Stretched |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $63,260 | 39.8% | Stretched |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,700 | 42.9% | Stretched |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,260 | 53.3% | Unaffordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,190 | 57% | Unaffordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $37,160 | 67.8% | Unaffordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $36,800 | 68.5% | Unaffordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $35,350 | 71.3% | Unaffordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $33,980 | 74.2% | Unaffordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
6-year Fair Market Rent history for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 95.0% overall, from $1,077 to $2,100. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 32.0% (FY 2026), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑32.0% | $1,731 | $2,100 | $2,511 |
| FY 2024 ↑19.4% | $1,333 | $1,591 | $1,967 |
| FY 2023 ↑21.0% | $1,105 | $1,332 | $1,652 |
| FY 2022 ↓4.8% | $911 | $1,101 | $1,371 |
| FY 2021 ↑7.3% | $954 | $1,156 | $1,446 |
| FY 2020 | $878 | $1,077 | $1,346 |
Part of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metro Area
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is a central county of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metropolitan statistical area, alongside 1 other metro-area county.
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ranks #2 of 2 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Western Connecticut Planning Region ($2,100), Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (this county) ($2,100).
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What this means for renters
Treat Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $2,100 implies about $84,000/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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