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Southington, CT Area Guide

Small Connecticut town commits to preserving nature and history.

Commuter Family-Friendly Rural Historic Nature

Approximately 23 miles from both Hartford and New Haven, Southington offers a tranquil reprieve from the bustle of city life. With the appointment of an Open Space Committee, Southington demonstrates its commitment to balancing economic growth and preservation. Southington is also home to a number of houses and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Should you choose to rent in Southington, you will be able to taste the variety of treats available at Rogers Orchards, learn to ski at Mount Southington, hike the trails at Crescent Lake, play multiple sports at Panthorn Park, and participate in the Apple Harvest Festival. Accessible to I-84 and I-691, Southington offers residents easy travels. CTfastrak allows for increased access to Waterbury station and the Metro-North Railroad as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Southington, CT is $1,537 for one bedroom, $1,586 for two bedrooms, and $1,702 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southington has increased by 13.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,537/month
725 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

42 / 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

South End School

Public

Grades K-5

Flanders School

Public

Grades K-5

Strong School

Public

Grades K-5

Urbin T. Kelley School

Public

Grades PK-5

Hatton School

Public

Grades K-5

Southington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mount Southington
  • Imagine Nation Museum
  • Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut
  • New Britain Youth Museum
  • Copernican Observatory & Planetarium

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven
  • 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.