East Rock

New Haven, CT

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East Rock - New Haven, CT

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A vibrant community on the cusp of Downtown New Haven

Quiet Commuter Park-Like Diverse Vibrant

East Rock rests just north of Interstate 91 and just a mile northeast of the center of New Haven. East Rock residents travel down Whitney Avenue for a quick 10 to 15-minute commute to Yale University and Downtown New Haven. Condo rentals are popular in this friendly community, but there’s several apartments communities and single-family homes as well. The town presents opportunities for neighbors to mingle, including the community gardens and weekly Upper State Farm Market. Edgerton Park hosts the popular Shakespeare in the Park series throughout the summer.

Partially located in the neighborhood, East Rock Park features a mountainous ridge that presents panoramic views of New Haven Harbor, the Long Island Sound, and surrounding areas. At the 425-acre park, residents enjoy paved-road biking and strolling along a nature trail.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in East Rock is $1,752 for a studio, $2,115 for one bedroom, $2,668 for two bedrooms, and $3,160 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Rock has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 451 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,752/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 736 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,115/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 989 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,668/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,283 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,160/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

76

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

48

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

84

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of East Rock - New Haven, CT

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3.1 5 Reviews

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10 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

Not many jobs available in the area, but more opportunities are available outside my immediate neighborhood.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • East Rock Park and Trowbridge Environmental Center
  • Peabody Museum of Natural History
  • Marsh Botanic Garden
  • Connecticut Children's Museum
  • Farmington Canal Heritage Greenway

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven

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