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Bergenfield, NJ Area Guide

Delight in small-town charm on the cusp of NYC

Diverse Suburban Close-Knit Welcoming Family-Friendly Quiet Charming Quaint Convenient

Situated in Bergen County, Bergenfield boasts a small-town atmosphere just 20 miles outside of New York City. Bergenfield’s commercial district on Washington Avenue contains an array of quaint shops and diverse restaurants that cater to Bergenfield’s multicultural population. A strong sense of community pervades Bergenfield, where local events receive an outpouring of support.

Bergenfield residents often attend local high school events like football games, concerts, and holiday performances in addition to bingo nights and bazaars at local churches. Annual events such as the Memorial Day Parade, Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, and Summer Concert Series at Cooper’s Pond Park are popular among Bergenfield residents as well. Bergenfield is convenient to a host of recreational opportunities at Palisades Interstate Park and Overpeck County Park as well as the many metropolitan amenities of New York City.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Bergenfield, NJ is $1,705 for a studio, $2,014 for one bedroom, $2,343 for two bedrooms, and $2,748 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bergenfield has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,014/month
657 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bergenfield, NJ is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

88 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

50 / 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

59 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Hoover Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Roy W Brown Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Bergenfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Demarest Nature Center
  • Teaneck Creek Conservancy
  • Bergen County Zoo
  • Van Saun County Park
  • Tenafly Nature Center

Airports

  • LaGuardia
  • Westchester County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.