Middlebury, CT Homes for Rent

Plucked from a classic New England postcard, Middlebury is a small, rural town in New Haven County in the western part of Connecticut. While big city amenities in New Haven are only a short drive away, this quaint town of 7,500 is beloved for its scenic beauty, high-ranking school system and higher education opportunities. Surrounded by lush forests, state parks, rolling hills and lakes, and with nearly 2,000 acres of conserved land. This, coupled with its education system has built Middlebury into a destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts to settle. "It's where small-town living meets urban accessibility," says Brian Shaban, local resident and Public Relations Chairman of the Middlebury Town Committee. Middlebury has maintained its tight-knit community and managed to fend off the overdeveloped urban sprawl of many of its Connecticut neighbors. "Everyone knows each other and helps each other out," Shaban says. "Almost all businesses are locally owned, and people here strive to keep it a small town. That's part of its charm, and they don't want big box stores, chains and massive developments coming in and changing that." Despite that, it's no ghost town. Within its 18.5