Apartments for Rent in Bloomfield, NJ

Overview of Bloomfield

With an ideal mix of suburban lifestyle and convenient access to the Big Apple, Bloomfield is a great place to call home. Bloomfield apartments for rent are family-friendly and located within a quiet community that prides itself on its history and progressive attitude. You'll find beautiful tree-lined streets and top-notch recreational facilities coupled with great schools and safe neighborhoods. Residents will also be close to the Montclair Art Museum and the Bloomfiend Harvest Fest, an annual gathering with live entertainment, specialty vendors and activities for all ages. This small town is home to about 1,300 people, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Living in Bloomfield

When you're looking at Bloomfield apartments for rent, you'll be able to reap the benefits of this prosperous community. AreaVibes gave Bloomfield a rating of 77 for its abundance of amenities, stable housing market, sunny weather and high income per capita. Although Bloomfield spans only 5.3 square miles, it's one of the most diverse towns in New Jersey. It's easy to travel to New York City, which is only about 30 minutes away, but there are plenty of opportunities within the city for culture, history, art, entertainment and dining.

Bloomfield Apartments and Cost of Living

Bloomfield apartments for rent are great for people seeking an active lifestyle, but those amenities come with a 17 percent higher price tag than the rest of the state. The overall cost of living here is 18 percent more expensive than New Jersey's average, and people moving from out of state will notice the 52 percent higher cost of living than the rest of the nation.

Luckily, renters can save some money on transportation when they move into Bloomfield apartments. According to WalkScore, Bloomfield is somewhat walkable with a score of 68. However, if you can't ditch your car when you move here, the average commute and cost of a gallon of gas are both on par with the state's average.

Apartments in Bloomfield Work and Study

You're only minutes away from all the educational and business opportunities in New York City while living in apartments for rent in Bloomfield. However, you don't have to leave the city itself to find a prosperous economy. This growing community is the perfect place to start a business, as the atmosphere is very welcoming to entrepreneurial skills.

Students living in apartments in Bloomfield can easily commute downtown to attend top-notch schools like the City University of New York. Local schools include Bloomfield College, Montclair State University and Seton Hall University.

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