Avalon Montville
85 Bloomfield Ave,
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
$2,070 - $4,175 | Studio - 3 Beds
Fairfield
Fairfield, NJ
Area Guide
A picture-perfect suburb commutable to Manhattan
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Family-Friendly
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Suburban
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Fairfield, New Jersey is a fairly suburban community less than 30 miles west of Manhattan. Located directly south of the Great Piece Meadows, Fairfield features the perfect blend between the outdoors, suburban neighborhoods, and big-city amenities. From department stores to specialty shops, Fairfield houses a blend of everything you’d need in a suburban oasis. Adjacent to the Willowbrook shopping mall, located on the other side of Passaic River, locals can easily find whatever it is they’re looking for without having to go far outside of town.
Interstate 80 and Highway 46 keep commuting simple, and the Essex County Airport is located directly in Fairfield. Kid-friendly fun is a big part of this welcoming town, so check out local attractions like Monster Mini Golf. Fairfield is home to excellent schools like the Winston S. Churchill School and provides easy access to outdoor fun like a game of golf at the Mountain Ridge Country Club. Take some time to test out a few of the small businesses in the area such as Cricket Hill Brewing Company and Calandra’s Bakery.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fairfield, NJ is $2,000 for a studio, $2,601 for one bedroom, and $3,432 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairfield has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,601/month
837 Sq Ft
Transportation
39
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
37
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
Public
Grades 3-6
384 Students
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Adlai E. Stevenson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-2
309 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
17 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
15 Students
Rating Unavailable
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fairfield Farm
- Conklin Farm
- NJ Audubon Essex County Environmental Center
- Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
- Van Vleck House & Gardens
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 February 2025.