Average Rent in Windham County, CT↑ Rents rising 2.0% YoY
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually
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 FY2025Is Windham County, CT Affordable?
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Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in CTlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home 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 | — |
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