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Bloomfield

·125th most expensive in New Jersey·Bloomfield rents are up 9.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,397/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
+$435
Falling (Monthly)
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Bloomfield · $2,397
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
58/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Bloomfield's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,397/mo
Expected by trend
$2,500/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,290
3 BR
$2,880
4 BR+
$3,280
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,290/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,397 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$28,764/yr
At $2,397/mo median
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Rents are climbing (9.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.1% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Bloomfield, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,741 → $2,397
up 37.7%

Rent in Bloomfield, NJ has climbed 37.7% since 2021, going from about $1,741 per month to roughly $2,397 today. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Bloomfield, NJ market of 2021.

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Bloomfield rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bloomfield, NJ

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Bloomfield is $2,397/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,880/mo.

At 40% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Bloomfield ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloomfield an affordable city for renters?

Bloomfield is considered moderate for renters. At $2,397/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bloomfield slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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 $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,397/mo in Bloomfield.

Is rent going up or down in Bloomfield?

Rent in Bloomfield has increased 9.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Bloomfield is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #125 out of 183 tracked cities at $2,397/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bloomfield?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bloomfield ($2,397/mo): East Orange ($2,008/mo), Nutley ($2,217/mo), Belleville ($2,328/mo).

How does Bloomfield rent compare to the national average?

Bloomfield's median rent of $2,397/mo is $435 (22%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #125 out of 183 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,397/mo, rent takes ~40% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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