Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montclair Heights Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $1,500 (48 Rentals)

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46 Mountainside Ter, Unit 2
$1,725
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 10

46 Mountainside Ter, Unit 2

46 Mountainside TerClifton, NJ 07013
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property at 79 Priscilla St

$3,950

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$3,950
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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79 Priscilla St

CliftonNJ07013
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Garrett Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garrett Village

948 Valley RdClifton, NJ 07013

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property at 1283 Valley Rd

$1,950

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1283 Valley Rd, Unit 7

1283 Valley Rd
MontclairNJ07043
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Montclair Heights, Clifton, NJ Local Guide

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 Richfield Village Apartments priced from $1,695. Jefferson Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Montclair Heights apartments for rent in Clifton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,695
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Styertowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,860
241 Crooks Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Hillside Gardens Apartment HomesLG1BD (HS) 01BR,1BA$2,077
Westmount Village$2.90/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,090
Clifton & CoS01Studio,1BA$2,100
Hilltop Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,130
305 Lakeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150
Gordonhurst Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair Heights, NJ

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montclair Heights area is the $2.42 price per square foot 383 Dakota St Model at 383 Dakota St, Unit 1 in the in the Maple Valley neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Montclair Heights apartment is the 20 Michigan Ave Model at 20 Michigan Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,700 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Maple Valley neighborhood. 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.
383 Dakota St, Unit 1383 Dakota St4BR,1BA$2.42
20 Michigan Ave, Unit 120 Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
Hilltop Apartments of Totowa2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.54
76 6th Ave, Unit Apt 276 6th Ave2BR,1BA$2.09
Van Houten Village 55+ Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.35
68 Hammond AveJunot3BR,1BA$2.56
Country Club Towers I and IIOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2.79
305 Lakeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.76
Cedar Grove Garden Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.61
241 Crooks Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.58

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Montclair Heights, Clifton, NJ

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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $2,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Montclair Heights is Jefferson Gardens which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Montclair Heights costs $3,150.

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 30 regular apartments in Montclair Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Montclair Heights?

Cheap apartments in Montclair Heights have an average cost of $659 which is $2,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montclair Heights.

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