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Average Rent in Windham County, CT Rents rising 2.0% YoY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually

Data review: HUD FY2025Sources: HUD, Zillow, CensusMethodologyEditorial standardsReport a correction

Market Overview

Windham County, CT has rental prices ranging from $1,135/month to $2,344/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,220/month — 13% below the national average of $1,400/month.

How Windham County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,600/month, Windham County ranks #10 most expensive of the 13 cities tracked in Connecticut — pricier than 94% of all US cities in our data.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Windham County, CT have risen by $31/month (2.0%) over the past year, from $1,569 to $1,600. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Windham County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are North Grosvenordale ($382,747 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$1,135
1 Bedroom
$1,220
2 Bedrooms
$1,600
2.0% YoY
3 Bedrooms
$1,958
4 Bedrooms
$2,344
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Is Windham County, CT Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$64,000/year
National median income: $75,000 (no local data)
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $1,600/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in CTlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Hartford$1,133$1,306$1,653$1,992
Southern Middlesex County$1,286$1,294$1,680$2,192
Bridgeport$1,349$1,572$1,967$2,439
Danbury$1,534$1,880$2,237$2,842
Stamford$1,790$2,172$2,610$3,176
Waterbury$991$1,191$1,445$1,891

Rent or Buy in Windham County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Windham County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$1,600/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 1 year — worth it if you stay 1+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $1,600/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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