Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Connecticut. Population: 148,012.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,731/mo
+94% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,100/mo
+119% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,511/mo
+114% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,036/mo
+99% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,598/mo
+105% vs US
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$84,000
$7,000/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$100,440
$8,370/month gross
Other Counties in Connecticut
Hartford County
1 BR: —/mo
Fairfield County
1 BR: —/mo
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
1 BR: $1,445/mo
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
1 BR: $1,304/mo
Western Connecticut Planning Region
1 BR: $2,100/mo
Windham County
1 BR: —/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.