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Bloomfield, NJ

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Experience the growing popularity of suburban New Jersey

Up-and-Coming Convenient Diverse Quaint Growing Welcoming Commuter Family-Friendly

Located 12 miles from Manhattan, Bloomfield combines small-town atmosphere with metropolitan accessibility. This Essex County township features established neighborhoods with housing options from classic single-family homes to contemporary apartment communities. The historic Bloomfield Green, anchored by the Presbyterian Church dating to 1794, serves as the town center. With two NJ Transit stations connecting to New York City and Newark, Bloomfield offers convenient transportation options for commuters. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,012, while three-bedroom units average $2,828.

Brookdale Park, spanning 77 acres, provides recreational opportunities with walking paths and athletic facilities. The downtown area near Bloomfield College features local shops and dining establishments. The Garden State Parkway and other major routes make commuting convenient from Bloomfield. Local landmarks include Holsten's, the historic ice cream parlor and restaurant known for its appearance in television history. The township's location and amenities have made it a sought-after destination for those wanting proximity to New York City while maintaining a suburban setting.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Bloomfield, NJ is $1,850 for a studio, $2,032 for one bedroom, $2,865 for two bedrooms, and $2,744 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bloomfield has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,032/month
699 Sq Ft
House
$3,306/month
314 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,312/month
1,079 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,962/month
716 Sq Ft
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Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Oak View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

335 Students

Demarest Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

470 Students

Brookdale Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

316 Students

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

345 Students

Carteret Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

373 Students

Bloomfield Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

965 Students

Bloomfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,029 Students

Bridges Academy At Forest Glen

Public

Grades 9-12

37 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Van Vleck House & Gardens
  • Branch Brook Park
  • Edison National Historic Site
  • Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
  • Richard W. DeKorte Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • LaGuardia

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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 November 2025.