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Winsted, CT

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Enjoy a slower pace in Laurel City

Historic Charming Laidback Quaint Scenic Riverside Affordable Lush Mountain Views Quiet

Located at the confluence of the Still River and the Mad River in northwestern Connecticut, Winsted offers residents a slower pace of life in a scenic environment. Considered the Gateway to the Berkshire Mountains, Winsted contains a wide variety of options for outdoor recreation with numerous parks, rivers, and the vast Highland Lake. Winsted residents enjoy Highland Lake year round, from swimming in the summer to ice fishing in the winter.

Winsted exudes historic charm with an array of architectural stylings, antique shops, quaint restaurants, and local businesses. Home to Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted benefits from diverse events and community outreach programs. Convenience to U.S. 44 and Route 8 makes getting around from Winsted simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Winsted, CT is $901 for a studio, $1,173 for one bedroom, $1,341 for two bedrooms, and $1,505 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winsted has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,173/month
768 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

24

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

Pearson Middle School

Public

Grades 3-6

294 Students

5
out of 10

Mary P. Hinsdale School

Public

Grades 2-4

241 Students

4
out of 10

Batcheller Early Education Center

Public

Grades PK-2

277 Students

Rating Unavailable

Batcheller - Bridges 1

Public

Grades K

2 Students

Rating Unavailable

Able School

Public

Grades 1-4

Rating Unavailable

Northwestern Regional Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

243 Students

9
out of 10

The Gilbert School

Public

Grades 7-12

410 Students

3
out of 10

Northwestern Regional High School

Public

Grades 9-12

564 Students

8
out of 10

The Gilbert School

Public

Grades 7-12

410 Students

3
out of 10

Intensive Learning Program

Public

Grades 10-12

9 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Burr Pond State Park
  • John A. Minetto State Park
  • Peoples State Forest
  • Ski Sundown
  • Dennis Hill State Park

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.