Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Bloomfield, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Bloomfield

$2,600/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bloomfield is $2,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $660 more per month.

$4.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bloomfield

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bloomfield rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 8% over the last month and have increased by 28% 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 $3,885. 1-bedroom apartments in Bloomfield run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,292

1%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,975

2%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,500

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,972

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,892

1%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,292

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,972

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,892

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

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$2,600
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,307
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bloomfield, NJ is 13% higher than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.

Discover rentals in Bloomfield, NJ

2-8 Molter - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

2-8 Molter

28 Molter Pl, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925–$2,195

Apartment for rent

65 Grove St Apt 3rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bloomfield

MULTI_FAMILY - Bloomfield Twp., NJ

65 Grove St Apt 3rd, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

39 Barbara St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Bloomfield

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

21 Alva St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bloomfield

MULTI_FAMILY - Bloomfield Twp., NJ

21 Alva St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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 $2,600 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bloomfield?

Average rent prices in Bloomfield have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.

How does Bloomfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bloomfield is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $660 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 $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bloomfield average around $1,810/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,530/month.

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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