Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA metro area. Population: 168,510.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,731/mo
↑ 12.8% YoY
+94% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,100/mo
↑ 11.7% YoY
+119% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,511/mo
↑ 12.2% YoY
+114% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,036/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
+99% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,598/mo
↑ 16.8% YoY
+105% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,534 | $1,731 | +$197 (+12.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,880 | $2,100 | +$220 (+11.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,237 | $2,511 | +$274 (+12.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,842 | $3,036 | +$194 (+6.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,081 | $3,598 | +$517 (+16.8%) |
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
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.