Bloomfield

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Bloomfield, NJ

Area Guide

Experience the growing popularity of suburban New Jersey

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

Stretched along the Garden State Parkway, the Township of Bloomfield sits in Essex County adjacent to the Township of Montclair. Bloomfield is regarded as an up-and-coming area, boasting convenient access to New York City via major roadways, highways, buses, trains, commuter rail, and light rail. Bloomfield is also close to two major airports, Newark Liberty International and LaGuardia.

In addition to its central locale, Bloomfield offers residents access to a wide range of amenities and services. Quaint shops, cafes, and restaurants line the downtown area on Broad Street in Bloomfield. Large local parks such as Brookdale and Watsessing provide plenty of options for outdoor recreation as well as the behemoth neighbors of South Mountain Reservation and Eagle Rock Reservation. Bloomfield’s appeal is as diverse as its population and offerings, with the township experiencing record growth in residential, retail, and entertainment venues.

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Bloomfield, NJ is $1,790 for a studio, $2,032 for one bedroom, $2,835 for two bedrooms, and $2,803 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bloomfield has increased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,032/month
706 Sq Ft
House
$3,122/month
377 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,065/month
328 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,110/month
290 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

Brookdale Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

316 Students

Demarest Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

470 Students

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

345 Students

Fairview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

493 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 June 2025.