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Bergenfield

Pop. 28,450·44th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,987/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.2%
vs US Median
+$1,022
Falling (Monthly)
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Bergenfield · $2,987
More expensive than 90% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,987/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$119,000/yr
Local median income
$130,045/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bergenfield's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,770
2 BR
$2,030
3 BR
$2,500
4 BR+
$3,160
Research median
$2,030/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$35,844/yr
At $2,987/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -8.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bergenfield, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,450
Median income
$130,045
Median age
40.7
Renters
29.4%
Age distribution
21.2%
22.7%
24.4%
14.8%
16.8%
Under 1821.2%
18–3422.7%
35–5424.4%
55–6414.8%
65+16.8%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
37.7%
33%
24.7%
White37.7%
Black8.4%
Hispanic33%
Asian24.7%
Education (25+)
21.7%
21.7%
48.3%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma21.7%
Some college21.7%
Bachelor's+48.3%
Housing tenure
70.6%
29.4%
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bergenfield, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$111,851 → $130,045
up 16.3%
Population
28,282 → 28,450
up 0.6%
Renter share
30.8% → 29.4%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
45.8% → 48.3%
+2.5 pts
Median age
39.2 → 40.7
+1.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $111,851 to $130,045 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.3% shift. College-educated residents now make up 48.3% of adults here, versus 45.8% in 2021.

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Bergenfield rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Bergenfield, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bergenfield is $2,987/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,520/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,030/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,770/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,500/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($130,045/yr), Bergenfield ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bergenfield an affordable city for renters?

Bergenfield is considered affordable for renters. At $2,987/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($130,045/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bergenfield falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bergenfield?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $119,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,987/mo in Bergenfield. The local median household income is $130,045/yr, meaning the typical Bergenfield household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bergenfield?

Rent in Bergenfield has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Bergenfield rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Bergenfield is one of the pricier cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #44 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,987/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bergenfield?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bergenfield ($2,987/mo): Leonia ($2,550/mo), Hackensack ($2,627/mo), Teaneck ($2,758/mo).

What percentage of Bergenfield residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.4% of Bergenfield households are renters, while 70.6% are owner-occupied. Bergenfield leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bergenfield rent compare to the national average?

Bergenfield's median rent of $2,987/mo is $1,022 (52%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #44 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,987/mo, rent takes ~28% of Bergenfield's median household income ($130,045/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bergenfield 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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