Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Bloomfield, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bloomfield rent stands today

    Bloomfield, NJ rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters are paying $141 more per month on average than last year, and the current rent is just below the peak of $2,600/month reached in October 2025.

  • Bloomfield runs 28.2% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost for renters. The market has 61 total rentals, a relatively small inventory for this metro.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Bloomfield rent for $1,475/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,712/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,500/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,975/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,900/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Bloomfield rose by 25.8% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase of 4.2%. This segment's growth shows a distinct trend within the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Bloomfield

$2,500/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bloomfield is $2,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$4.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bloomfield

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bloomfield rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bloomfield, NJ

Average rent prices in Bloomfield have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bloomfield, NJ

Rent prices in Bloomfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bloomfield is $2,500, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Bloomfield run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,475

5%

23%

1 bedroom

$1,712

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,500

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,975

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,900

8%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bloomfield, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bloomfield, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bloomfield and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bloomfield

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bloomfield, NJ is 9% higher than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.

Discover rentals in Bloomfield, NJ

2-8 Molter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

2-8 Molter

28 Molter Pl, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

Apartment for rent

65 Grove St Apt 3rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bloomfield

3 or More Stories, One Floor Unit - Bloomfield Twp., NJ

65 Grove St Apt 3rd, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

265 N 17th St #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bloomfield

Apartment - Bloomfield Twp., NJ

265 N 17th St #2R, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

2 beds

1 bath

$2,030

Apartment for rent

97 Berkeley Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Bloomfield

Apartment - Bloomfield Twp., NJ

97 Berkeley Ave #2, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bloomfield, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Bloomfield rental market.

How much is rent in Bloomfield?

The average rent in Bloomfield is $2,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bloomfield?

Average rent prices in Bloomfield have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Bloomfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bloomfield is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bloomfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Bloomfield, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bloomfield?

Bloomfield's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,600 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 41% of listings, followed by one-bedrooms at 29%.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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