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Windham, CT Area Guide

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 2026, the average apartment rent in Windham, CT is $1,126 for one bedroom, and $1,784 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Windham has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,126/month
625 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

23 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

30 / 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

Natchaug School

Public

Grades K-5

Windham Center School

Public

Grades K-5

W. B. Sweeney School

Public

Grades K-5

North Windham School

Public

Grades K-5

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 2026.