Behind the Rocks

Hartford, CT

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Behind the Rocks - Hartford, CT Area Guide

Just west of Hartford's historic Trinity College, Behind the Rocks took its name from a rocky outcrop that separates the neighborhood from the college campus. The east end of town gives would-be residents an array of houses, condos, and apartments for rent, and those who move here can take I-84 just over three miles north to commute into downtown Hartford. Behind the Rocks exemplifies the classic New England community with its mix of suburban layout and just-off-campus spirit. Within the neighborhood or just outside the borders, residents find numerous options for parks, shopping, entertainment, and dining. Piolin Restaurant, a local gem that serves Peruvian delights, offers both dine-in and delivery options.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Behind the Rocks is $781 for a studio, $955 for one bedroom, $1,625 for two bedrooms, and $1,436 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Behind the Rocks has decreased by -5.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 543 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $781/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 601 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $955/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 894 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,625/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,134 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,436/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bushnell Park
  • Connecticut Science Center
  • The Children's Museum
  • Elizabeth Park Conservancy and Gardens
  • Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center

Airports

  • Bradley International
  • Tweed/New Haven

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.