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Windham, CT

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This Connecticut town is full of historic homes and sites

Peaceful Nature Outdoors Historic University

Just over a 30-minute drive east from Hartford, Windham houses seven historic places within its nearly 28 square miles. This isn’t a densely packed area. Green space and forests give way to well-spaced, New England style homes with wraparound porches and undeniable charm.

There’s not much in the way of entertainment within Windham’s borders, but Willimantic is just a few minutes way. The home of Eastern Connecticut State University provides a small-town atmosphere with endearing restaurants local hotspots. Windham’s proximity to the university makes it a perfect fit for students or faculty who want to be close to work but enjoy the peace of the countryside.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Windham, CT is $1,116 for one bedroom, and $1,819 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Windham has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,116/month
625 Sq Ft
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Transportation

23

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

30

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

Charles High Barrows Stem Academy

Public

Grades K-8

553 Students

5
out of 10

North Windham School

Public

Grades K-5

421 Students

4
out of 10

Natchaug School

Public

Grades K-5

255 Students

3
out of 10

W. B. Sweeney School

Public

Grades K-5

212 Students

3
out of 10

Windham Center School

Public

Grades K-5

224 Students

2
out of 10

Charles High Barrows Stem Academy

Public

Grades K-8

553 Students

5
out of 10

Windham Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

574 Students

3
out of 10

Act Magnet School (Arts At The Capitol Theater) -

Public

Grades 9-12

134 Students

3
out of 10

Windham High School

Public

Grades 9-12

662 Students

1
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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