Colchester Estates
12 Balaban Rd,
Colchester, CT 06415
$1,800 - $1,830 Total Monthly Price
2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Northwest New London/Colchester
Colchester, CT
Northwest New London/Colchester - Colchester, CT Area Guide
A Connecticut suburb with easy access to water activities
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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 2026, the average apartment rent in Northwest New London/Colchester is $1,590 for one bedroom, $1,812 for two bedrooms, and $1,900 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northwest New London/Colchester has increased by 5.6% in the past year.
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1 BR
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746 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,590/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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999 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,812/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,400 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,900/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northwest New London/Colchester - Colchester, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Northwest New London/Colchester - Colchester, CT, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Few to No Shops Nearby
Shopping
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Northwest New London/Colchester - Colchester, CT from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Day Pond State Park
- Salmon River State Forest
- Devil's Hopyard State Park
- Blue Slope Farm & Country Museum
Commuter Rail
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.