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Windsor

·30th most expensive in Connecticut·Rental market data updated monthly for Windsor, CT
Median rent (all units)
$2,154/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
+$189
Rising (Monthly)
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Windsor · $2,154
More expensive than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,154/mo, rent takes about 36% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$86,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Windsor's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,760
Research median
$1,930/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,848/yr
At $2,154/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Windsor is $2,154/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,320/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,520/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,330/mo.

At 36% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Windsor ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Windsor an affordable city for renters?

Windsor is considered moderate for renters. At $2,154/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Windsor slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Windsor?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,154/mo in Windsor.

Is rent going up or down in Windsor?

Rent in Windsor has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Windsor rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Windsor is middle-of-the-pack for Connecticut for rent, ranking #30 out of 56 tracked cities at $2,154/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Windsor?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Windsor ($2,154/mo): East Hartford ($1,539/mo), Hartford ($1,672/mo).

How does Windsor rent compare to the national average?

Windsor's median rent of $2,154/mo is $189 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #30 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,154/mo, rent takes ~36% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Windsor 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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