About Colchester

Just 30 minutes from capital-city Hartford, the town of Colchester, Connecticut offers residents and visitors the best of both worlds with its mountains and its beaches. The town was founded in 1698 and named after Colchester, England. The town has seen rapid growth in recent years and now boasts a population of over 14,000. Residents seeking a house for rent here or an apartment for rent here will find appeal in the community’s atmosphere and embracement of newcomers.

Chanticlair Golf Course will provide greens and fairways in the warmer months for golfers, while five parks—both city and state run—give outdoor enthusiasts plenty of options to get away and enjoy their environment. A skating pond offers options for getting out and enjoying the weather even in the winter. Colchester offers easy access to major cities, both within Connecticut and elsewhere in New England, and newcomers looking for a house for rent or an apartment for rent will find that this town strikes just the right balance with all the necessary amenities of a city while maintaining the warmth and feel of a small town.

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