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Bergenfield, NJ

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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 2025, the average apartment rent in Bergenfield, NJ is $1,735 for a studio, $2,027 for one bedroom, $2,311 for two bedrooms, and $2,700 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bergenfield has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,027/month
673 Sq Ft
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Transportation

88

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

50

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

59

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

406 Students

9
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

284 Students

9
out of 10

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

346 Students

8
out of 10

Hoover Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

263 Students

8
out of 10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

255 Students

6
out of 10

Roy W Brown Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

840 Students

6
out of 10

Bergenfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,224 Students

6
out of 10

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 2025.