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Willimantic, CT

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Delight in small-town offerings and a rich history

Historic Riverside Suburban Affordable College Town Convenient Commuter Up-and-Coming Quaint

Located at the convergence of the Willimantic, Natchaug, and Shetucket rivers, Willimantic is the Algonquin Indian name for “land of the swift running water.” Willimantic is home to Eastern Connecticut State University, the Windham Textile and History Museum, and a rich history.

There are still traces of Willimantic’s storied past throughout the downtown area, where a slew of quaint businesses and restaurants line Main Street. A variety of events bring the community together in Willimantic, from the annual Boom Box Parade to the many cultural celebrations at Eastern Connecticut State University. Big-city amenities aren’t too far from Willimantic, with Hartford just a 30-minute drive away and Providence just an hour’s drive away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Willimantic, CT is $940 for a studio, $1,162 for one bedroom, $1,529 for two bedrooms, and $1,512 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Willimantic has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,162/month
650 Sq Ft
House
$2,478/month
1,042 Sq Ft
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Transportation

69

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

58

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wickware Planetarium
  • Mansfield Hollow State Park
  • Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
  • Goodwin State Forest and Conservation Center
  • 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.