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Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk vs Portland-South Portland

Fair Market Rent Comparison — HUD 2025 Data

Quick Answer

Portland-South Portland is 52% cheaper for renters. A 2-bedroom rents for $1,145/mo vs $1,746/mo in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk — saving $7,212/year.

Rent by Unit Size

Unit SizeBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkPortland-South PortlandDifference
Studio$1,106$765$341
1 Bedroom$1,377$906$471
2 Bedrooms$1,746$1,145$601
3 Bedrooms$2,141$1,402$739
4 Bedrooms$2,348$1,638$710
Median Income$88,716$58,824$29,892

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk

Studio
$1,106/mo
1 BR
$1,377/mo
2 BR
$1,746/mo
3 BR
$2,141/mo
4 BR
$2,348/mo
Median Income
$88,716/yr
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Portland-South Portland

Studio
$765/mo
1 BR
$906/mo
2 BR
$1,145/mo
3 BR
$1,402/mo
4 BR
$1,638/mo
Median Income
$58,824/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk or Portland-South Portland cheaper to rent in?
Portland-South Portland is cheaper — a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,145/mo vs $1,746/mo in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk. That's $601/mo or $7,212/year more expensive in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk (52% higher).
What is the 2-bedroom rent in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk vs Portland-South Portland?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is $1,746/month. In Portland-South Portland, a 2-bedroom FMR is $1,145/month.
How do incomes compare between Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk and Portland-South Portland?
The median household income in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is $88,716/year. In Portland-South Portland it is $58,824/year. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk has the higher median income.
What is the studio rent in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk vs Portland-South Portland?
A studio apartment Fair Market Rent in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is $1,106/mo. In Portland-South Portland it is $765/mo.