County FMR · HUD FY2025
Windham County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2025 Fair Market Rent for Windham County, CT - 33% above the US average.
- $1,220
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,600
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +2.2%
- YoY change
- +33%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Windham is the 2nd cheapest of 8 counties in Connecticut by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #346 most expensive of 3,144 HUD counties.
- #346
- most expensive of 3,144 US counties (2BR)
- #2
- cheapest of 8 in Connecticut (2BR)
- -12%
- vs the state average
- $48,800
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (11.2%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (43.1%).
FY 2025 HUD Fair Market Rent for Windham County, CT. Verify with HUD →
Windham County, Connecticut carries an FY 2025 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,220 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,600/mo and a studio is $1,135/mo. That's 33% above the national benchmark of $919 and 12% below the Connecticut average of $1,392.
Rent increased2.2% from FY 2024 ($1,194), outpacing inflation. A household needs about $48,800/year to stay under the 30% rent-to-income line.
FY 2025 HUD Fair Market Rents in Connecticut. Population: 4,233.
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Area WINDHAM·COUNTY·CT·CT
Windham County, CT: $1,220/mo 1BR · #346 of 3144 counties (2BR) · FY2025
- FMR-AREA CT
- 1BR-FMR $1,220
- 2BR-FMR $1,600
- RANK-MID #346
- YOY-UP +2.2%
- VSUS-HIGH +33%
- VS-ST-LOW -12% CT
- INC-NA Income n/a
- POP-SMALL 4K
- PHOTO-CLEAR Peer pending
- VOUCH-90-110 $1,098–$1,342
- FY-2025 FY2025
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Fair Market Rents (2025)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,186 | $1,135 | $-51 (-4.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 | $1,220 | +$26 (+2.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,569 | $1,600 | +$31 (+2.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,921 | $1,958 | +$37 (+1.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,380 | $2,344 | $-36 (-1.5%) |
Where Windham sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,144 HUD counties
$1,600 Top 11% higher than 89% of 3,144 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2025
How Windham compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Connecticut counties
- Fairfield
Fairfield County
$1,880 1BR FMR / mo
- New Haven
New Haven County
$1,569 1BR FMR / mo
- Hartford
Hartford County
$1,306 1BR FMR / mo
- Windham
Windham County
$1,220 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Windham is highlighted. Nearby Connecticut counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Fairfield County ($1,880), New Haven County ($1,569), Hartford County ($1,306), Windham County (this county) ($1,220).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
Against a high local FMR of $1,220/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Connecticut BLS wages?
| Occupation | CT Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $130,870 | 11.2% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $130,230 | 11.2% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $101,590 | 14.4% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $89,630 | 16.3% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $82,820 | 17.7% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $78,740 | 18.6% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $76,790 | 19.1% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $63,260 | 23.1% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,700 | 24.9% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,260 | 31% | Stretched |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,190 | 33.1% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $37,160 | 39.4% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $36,800 | 39.8% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $35,350 | 41.4% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $33,980 | 43.1% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2025)
6-year Fair Market Rent history for Windham County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 5-year span HUD has tracked for Windham (FY 2020-2025), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 50.4% overall, from $811 to $1,220. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 21.1% (FY 2023), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 ↑2.2% | $1,135 | $1,220 | $1,600 |
| FY 2024 ↑15.5% | $1,186 | $1,194 | $1,569 |
| FY 2023 ↑21.1% | $1,027 | $1,034 | $1,361 |
| FY 2022 ↑4.4% | $848 | $854 | $1,110 |
| FY 2021 ↑0.9% | $816 | $818 | $1,036 |
| FY 2020 | $787 | $811 | $1,020 |
Where Windham County Ranks in Connecticut
Windham County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #2 of 8 counties in Connecticut. Nearest by rank: Litchfield County ($1,507), Windham County (this county) ($1,600), New London County ($1,625), Hartford County ($1,653), Middlesex County ($1,653).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Windham County, both outside Connecticut so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside CT (FY2025).
Nearby Counties in Connecticut
Largest counties by population in Connecticut
Showing the 8 largest of 16 other counties in Connecticut.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Windham County?
The FY 2025 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Windham County is $1,220 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,600 and a studio is $1,135.
How does Windham County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Windham County is 33% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,220 compared to $919 nationally.
Where does Windham County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2025 Fair Market Rent schedule, Windham County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,600 ranks #346 most expensive among 3,144 HUD counties, placing it in the upper-rent quarter of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Windham County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $48,800 ($4,067/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Windham County.
Is rent going up or down in Windham County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Windham County increased by 2.2% from FY 2024 to FY 2025, going from $1,194 to $1,220.
Which jobs can afford rent in Windham County?
Based on Connecticut BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $1,220/mo. 9 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Windham County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Windham County went from $811 in FY 2020 to $1,220 in FY 2025, a total change of +50.4% over 5 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Windham County?
In Windham County, the FY 2025 FMR of $1,220/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Windham County?
For Windham County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,220/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2025).
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Windham's FY2025 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2025 1-bedroom FMR of $1,220 implies about $48,800/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Connecticut counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
- See where Windham ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2025.