Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montclair Heights Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $1,300 (16 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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 Country Club Towers I and II priced from $1,300. Martha Washington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Montclair Heights apartments for rent in Clifton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Club Towers I and IIMedium StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,645
Styertowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,785
Westmount Village$2.90/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair Heights, NJ

As of January 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montclair Heights area is the $1.35 price per square foot 96 Curie Ave Model at 96 Curie Ave, Unit First Floor in the in the Maple Valley neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Montclair Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhouse -One Bath Model at Commonwealth Townhomes starting at $3,215 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Verona North Side 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.
96 Curie Ave, Unit First Floor96 Curie Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
Commonwealth TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhouse -One Bath2BR,1BA$2.14
Great Notch VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.60
941-945 Main St4B2BR,1BA$2.32
68 Hammond AveJunot3BR,1BA$2.56
Country Club Towers I and IIOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2.79
Cedar Grove Garden Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.53
Bradford Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.87
Westmount Village$2.90/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$2.33

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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 $2,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in Montclair Heights is Martha Washington Apartments which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Montclair Heights costs $2,760.

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 2 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 $694 which is $2,066 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montclair Heights.

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