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Bloomfield

·118th most expensive in New Jersey·Bloomfield rents are up 10.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,441/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$476
Rising (Monthly)
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Bloomfield · $2,441
More expensive than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% below what Bloomfield's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,441/mo
Expected by trend
$2,495/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
Research median
$2,290/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,292/yr
At $2,441/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 10.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.8% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Bloomfield, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,741 → $2,441
up 40.2%

Rent in Bloomfield, NJ has climbed 40.2% since 2021, going from about $1,741 per month to roughly $2,441 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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bloomfield is $2,441/mo as of July 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 41% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Bloomfield ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloomfield an affordable city for renters?

Bloomfield is considered stretched for renters. At $2,441/mo, rent takes approximately 41% 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 $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,441/mo in Bloomfield.

Is rent going up or down in Bloomfield?

Rent in Bloomfield has increased 10.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Bloomfield is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #118 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,441/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bloomfield?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bloomfield ($2,441/mo): East Orange ($2,068/mo), Nutley ($2,183/mo), Belleville ($2,277/mo).

How does Bloomfield rent compare to the national average?

Bloomfield's median rent of $2,441/mo is $476 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #118 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,441/mo, rent takes ~41% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bloomfield 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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