Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montclair Heights Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $1,500 (19 Rentals)

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948 Valley RdClifton, NJ 07013

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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. 305 Lakeview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
305 Lakeview Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,800
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Clifton & CoS01Studio,1BA$1,911
Garrett VillageLG 1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair Heights, NJ

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montclair Heights area is the $2.13 price per square foot 24 Hillman St Model at 24 Hillman St, Unit 2 nd floor in the in the Maple Valley neighborhood starting from $3,200. 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.
24 Hillman St, Unit 2 nd floor24 Hillman St4BR,1BA$2.13
20 Michigan Ave, Unit 120 Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
Hilltop Apartments of Totowa2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
76 6th Ave, Unit Apt 276 6th Ave2BR,1BA$2.09
Van Houten Village 55+ Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.35
241 Crooks Ave2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.50
580 Gregory Ave, Unit 1580 Gregory Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
68 Hammond AveJunot3BR,1BA$2.56
Cedar Grove Garden Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.61
Westmount Village$2.76/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76

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Montclair Heights, Clifton, NJ

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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 $2,002.

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 $2,500.

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.

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 $247 which is $2,253 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montclair Heights.

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