Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Bloomfield, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bloomfield rent stands today

    Bloomfield, NJ rent rose 12.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,595/month. Renters are paying $295 more per month on average than last year, though rent has softened 3.7% month over month since peaking at $2,800 in July 2026.

  • Bloomfield runs 36.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for renters. The market offers 55 total rentals, mostly apartments, in a smaller metro.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Bloomfield sit around $1,869 to $1,875/month, while 2-bedrooms rise to $2,550/month and 3-bedrooms reach $3,200/month. Four-plus bedrooms are priced at $2,975/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents climbed 52.6% year over year, a strong divergence from the citywide 12.8% rise. This segment's increase contrasts with the 4+ bedroom segment, which fell 13.8%, showing varied trends within Bloomfield, NJ's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Bloomfield

$2,595/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bloomfield is $2,595 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $695 more per month.

$3.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bloomfield

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Bloomfield run $1,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,869

27%

53%

1 bedroom

$1,875

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,550

7%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,200

5%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,975

5%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,869

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

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$2,595
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bloomfield, NJ is 8% higher than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.

Discover rentals in Bloomfield, NJ

46 State St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bloomfield

Rental, Bloomfield Twp., NJ

46 State St #3, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
29 Dodd St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bloomfield

Rental, Bloomfield Twp., NJ

29 Dodd St #2, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
46 Hobson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bloomfield

Rentals/Res, Bloomfield, NJ

46 Hobson St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
46 Hobson St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bloomfield

Rental, Bloomfield Twp., NJ

46 Hobson St #2, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,595 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bloomfield?

Average rent prices in Bloomfield have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Bloomfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bloomfield is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 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?

December offers the lowest rents in Bloomfield, running about 6% below October prices, which see the highest rents of the year. This seasonal pattern creates timing opportunities for renters throughout the year.

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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