Northwest New London/Colchester

Colchester, CT

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Northwest New London/Colchester - Colchester, CT

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A Connecticut suburb with easy access to water activities

Lake River Nature Community Museums

Less than 30 minutes southeast of Hartford is the active community of New London County. The county is home to several towns and neighborhoods, Colchester being among the most prominent. This Southeastern Connecticut community is laden with outdoor recreation, family-friendly activities, and historic landmarks. The county is dotted with pristine lakes and ribboned with scenic brooks. Nearby Salmon River State Forest provides ample hunting and fishing spots. A nearby fishing favorite is Amston Lake, where renters can cast a line, paddleboard, sunbathe, and more.

The area is sprinkled with plenty of attractions for renters of all ages. Enjoy the sports fields, splash pad, and playground at Colchester RecPlex, or scan the busy community calendar for an exciting event with your neighbors. Adults may choose to relax and unwind over a tasting at Priam Vineyards. History buffs in the area will want to visit the local history museum downtown. No matter your interests, the Northwest New London/Colchester community has something for everyone. Renters searching for housing options here can choose from several affordable apartment complexes.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Northwest New London/Colchester is $1,513 for one bedroom, $1,711 for two bedrooms, and $1,702 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northwest New London/Colchester has increased by 11.2% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 746 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,513/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 999 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,711/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,400 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,702/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

27

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Day Pond State Park
  • Salmon River State Forest
  • Devil's Hopyard State Park
  • Blue Slope Farm & Country Museum

Airports

  • Bradley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.