South Windsor

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South Windsor, CT Area Guide

An elegant community just outside of Hartford

Suburban Charming Commuter Park-Like

In the landscape of Connecticut suburbs, South Windsor offers a small-town feel with all of the perks and amenities of a town twice its size. It’s just minutes from the center of Hartford, and is characterized by large, traditional homes and top-notch landscaping and lawns. South Windsor’s Parks and Rec Department excels at maintaining the large number of parks in the area, making this an ideal locale for families or those who simply appreciate lush surroundings.

The roads in South Windsor remain well-maintained in the winter, a major plus for northern towns, and a necessity since many residents commute from their apartments to work in New York City or elsewhere.

When it comes time to unwind there are plenty of restaurants to check out around the area, and I-84, I-291, and I-384 will have you in Hartford or anywhere else in no time.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in South Windsor, CT is $2,044 for one bedroom, and $2,771 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Windsor has decreased by -9.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,044/month
687 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,975/month
1,051 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Windsor, CT is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

30 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

31 / 100

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

Philip R. Smith School

Public

Grades K-5

Orchard Hill School

Public

Grades PK-5

Pleasant Valley School

Public

Grades K-5

Eli Terry School

Public

Grades K-5

Timothy Edwards School

Public

Grades 6-8

South Windsor High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Major Michael Donnelly Land Preserve
  • Wickham Park
  • Belding Wildlife Management Area
  • Lutz Children's Museum
  • Connecticut Science Center

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.