Studio Apartment Rent in Willimantic, CT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Willimantic, Connecticut as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,758 and +15% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Willimantic
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Willimantic
Compare Willimantic's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Connecticut
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plainville | $960 |
| 2 | Torrington | $960 |
| 3 | Waterbury | $978 |
| 4 | New Britain | $980 |
| 5 | Griswold | $990 |
| 6 | East Hartford | $1,010 |
| 7 | Norwich | $1,030 |
| 8 | Hartford | $1,035 |
| 9 | Bristol | $1,080 |
| 10 | New London | $1,080 |
| 11 | Willimantic (this page) | $1,100 |
| 12 | Watertown | $1,120 |
| 13 | Naugatuck | $1,130 |
| 14 | Ansonia | $1,170 |
| 15 | Middletown | $1,170 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Connecticut
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darien | $2,690 |
| 2 | Trumbull | $2,020 |
| 3 | Greenwich | $1,973 |
| 4 | Fairfield | $1,855 |
| 5 | Stamford | $1,838 |
| 6 | Ridgefield | $1,820 |
| 7 | Westport | $1,810 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $1,673 |
| 9 | Hamden | $1,613 |
| 10 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 11 | Milford | $1,510 |
| 12 | New Haven | $1,502 |
| 13 | Branford | $1,500 |
| 14 | Danbury | $1,490 |
| 15 | South Windsor | $1,450 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Willimantic.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Willimantic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury, CT | 22.8 mi | $1,430 | +$330 (+30%) |
| Groton, CT | 27.6 mi | $1,230 | +$130 (+12%) |
| Middletown, CT | 32.8 mi | $1,170 | +$70 (+6%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 36 mi | $1,280 | +$180 (+16%) |
| Coventry, RI | 40.4 mi | $1,270 | +$170 (+15%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 41.1 mi | $970 | $-130 (-12%) |
| Meriden, CT | 42.4 mi | $1,260 | +$160 (+15%) |
| Farmington, CT | 44.8 mi | $1,540 | +$440 (+40%) |
| Worcester, MA | 47.5 mi | $1,448 | +$348 (+32%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 47.6 mi | $1,220 | +$120 (+11%) |
| Amherst, MA | 48.4 mi | $1,330 | +$230 (+21%) |
| Westfield, MA | 49.5 mi | $1,000 | $-100 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Willimantic — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Willimantic?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Willimantic, Connecticut is $1,100 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,758.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Willimantic?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,000 ($3,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Willimantic expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Willimantic's studio median of $1,100 is +15% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Willimantic rank for studio rent in Connecticut?
Among the 51 cities in Connecticut with studio data, Willimantic ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Willimantic?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Chicopee ($970), Westfield ($1,000).