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Rental Market Trends in Willimantic, CT

What is the average rent in Willimantic, CT?

$1,200/month

Average Rent

654 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Willimantic, CT is $1,200 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Willimantic more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Willimantic, you can expect to pay about $919 per month for a studio, $1,200 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,526 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,487 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$919/month
627 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,200/month
654 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,526/month
982 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,487/month
1,222 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Willimantic, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $21 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Willimantic, CT
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Willimantic, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
11% Below $700/month
44% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Willimantic, CT?

Because the average rent in Willimantic is $1,200, you’ll want to make about $4,000 per month or $48,000 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Willimantic, CT

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Colonial Townhouse Apartments

Colonial Townhouse Apartments

29 Foster Dr,
Willimantic, CT 06226

$1,100 - $1,845 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Meadowbrook Gardens

Meadowbrook Gardens

120 N Frontage Rd,
Mansfield, CT 06250

$1,215 - $2,329 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 11 Month Lease

Ivy Garden Apartments

Ivy Garden Apartments

84 Ash St,
Willimantic, CT 06226

$1,600 - $1,750 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Artspace Windham

Artspace Windham

480 Main St,
Willimantic, CT 06226

$1,290 - $2,386 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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