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Bloomfield

·14th most expensive in Connecticut·Bloomfield rents are up 7.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,539/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$574
Stable (Monthly)
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Bloomfield · $2,539
More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
53/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Bloomfield's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,539/mo
Expected by trend
$2,583/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,650
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,990
Research median
$2,090/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,468/yr
At $2,539/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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2022 vs 2026

How Bloomfield, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,028 → $2,539
up 25.2%

Since 2022, the typical rent in Bloomfield, CT has climbed from $2,028 to $2,539, a 25.2% change over five years. Taken together, the five-year picture in Bloomfield, CT reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Bloomfield rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Bloomfield. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bloomfield is $2,539/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,430/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,650/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,520/mo.

At 42% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Bloomfield ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloomfield an affordable city for renters?

Bloomfield is considered stretched for renters. At $2,539/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bloomfield significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Bloomfield?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,539/mo in Bloomfield.

Is rent going up or down in Bloomfield?

Rent in Bloomfield has increased 7.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Bloomfield rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Bloomfield is one of the pricier cities in Connecticut for rent, ranking #14 out of 56 tracked cities at $2,539/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bloomfield?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bloomfield ($2,539/mo): Hartford ($1,672/mo), Windsor ($2,154/mo), West Hartford ($2,437/mo).

How does Bloomfield rent compare to the national average?

Bloomfield's median rent of $2,539/mo is $574 (29%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #14 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,539/mo, rent takes ~42% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bloomfield 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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