Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montclair Heights Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $995 (12 Rentals)

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Colonial Residence
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Residence

470 Piaget AveClifton, NJ 07011
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Garrett Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garrett Village

948 Valley RdClifton, NJ 07013

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Cheapest Available Montclair Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montclair Heights area of Clifton, NJ is a Studio unit found at Styertowne Apartments priced from $1,650. Richfield Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Montclair Heights apartments for rent in Clifton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Styertowne ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,650
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio, 1BA$1,695
Hillside Gardens Apartment HomesSM1BD (HS)1BR, 1BA$1,800
305 Lakeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,950
Garrett VillageLG 1 BEDROOM1BR, 1BA$1,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair Heights, NJ

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montclair Heights area is the $2.63 price per square foot 156 Valley Rd Model at 156 Valley Rd, Unit 2 in the Garret Mountain neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Montclair Heights apartment is the 181 Long Hill Rd Model at 181 Long Hill Rd, Unit 8-10 in the Maple Valley neighborhood starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montclair Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
156 Valley Rd, Unit 2156 Valley Rd3BR, 1BA$2.63
181 Long Hill Rd, Unit 8-10181 Long Hill Rd1BR, 1BA$2.00
68 Hammond AveJunot3BR, 1BA$2.56
The Manor at Little Falls1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$3.06
26 Caroline Ave, Unit 1st Floor26 Caroline Ave2BR, 1BA$3.07
Bradford Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3.08
Gordonhurst Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$3.00
Cedar Grove Garden Apartments1BR/1BA1BR, 1BA$2.61
Westmount Village$2.63/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.76
305 Lakeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montclair Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montclair Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montclair Heights is under $2,103.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montclair Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Montclair Heights is Hillside Gardens Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Montclair Heights costs $2,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montclair Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Montclair Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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