Torrington

Background Image

Torrington, CT

Area Guide

Share Guide

A classic small-town atmosphere on the banks of the Naugatuck River

Rural Safe Low Crime Parks Nature Outdoors

Torrington is a small city in northwestern Connecticut, positioned roughly thirty miles from Hartford. Surrounded by rolling countryside, the community offers residents a cozy small-town atmosphere, with a timeless New England aesthetic permeating much of the city. The Main Street district north of the Naugatuck River features a thriving shopping, dining, and entertainment scene amid the vintage storefronts, anchored by the landmark Warner Theatre. Start your day with a pastry from First Act Bakery, enjoy dinner at the Venetian, or grab a drink and catch a band at Backstage.

The northern half of town is dominated by large nature preserves like Paugnut State Forest and Sunny Brook State Park, providing terrific opportunities to spend quality time outdoors. The local rental market is mostly made up of single-family homes, with several apartments and condos in the mix as well—rates tend to be rather affordable, with great options available to fit your unique budget and lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Torrington, CT is $944 for a studio, $1,032 for one bedroom, $1,255 for two bedrooms, and $1,883 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Torrington has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,032/month
752 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Torrington, CT

Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

35

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.

Schools

Southwest School

Public

Grades 4-5

292 Students

7
out of 10

Forbes School

Public

Grades 4-5

310 Students

5
out of 10

Torringford School

Public

Grades K-3

612 Students

4
out of 10

Vogel-Wetmore School

Public

Grades K-3

532 Students

2
out of 10

East School

Public

363 Students

Rating Unavailable

Torrington Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

975 Students

3
out of 10

East School

Public

363 Students

Rating Unavailable

Torrington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,010 Students

2
out of 10

East School

Public

363 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • John A. Minetto State Park
  • Action Wildlife
  • Burr Pond State Park
  • Topsmead State Forest
  • Mohawk State Forest

Airports

  • Bradley International

Top Apartments in Torrington

Houses for Rent in Torrington

Search Nearby Rentals

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.