1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Montclair, NJ (554 Rentals)

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32 Monroe Pl, Unit 3
$2,100
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32 Monroe Pl, Unit 3

32 Monroe PlMontclair, NJ 07042
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property at 5 Roosevelt Pl

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

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5 Roosevelt Pl, Unit 5C

5 Roosevelt Pl
MontclairNJ07042
property at 135 Forest St

$2,625

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135 Forest St

MontclairNJ07042

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property at 14 Forest St

$2,200 - $2,550

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14 Forest St

MontclairNJ07042
property at 1283 Valley Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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1283 Valley Rd, Unit 7

1283 Valley Rd
MontclairNJ07043
property at 90 Midland Ave

$1,785

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90 Midland Ave, Unit 4

90 Midland Ave
MontclairNJ07042
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79 Forest St
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79 Forest St

79 Forest StMontclair, NJ 07042

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52 Sherman St
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52 Sherman St

52 Sherman StMontclair, NJ 07042
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105 Pine St
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105 Pine St

105 Pine StMontclair, NJ 07042
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1 Carriage Way
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1 Carriage Way

1 Carriage WayMontclair, NJ 07042
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86 Bay St
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86 Bay St

86 Bay StMontclair, NJ 07042
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390 Orange Rd
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390 Orange Rd

390 Orange RdMontclair, NJ 07042
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43 S Willow St
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43 S Willow St

43 S Willow StMontclair, NJ 07042
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57 Glenridge Ave
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57 Glenridge Ave

57 Glenridge AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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65 Church St
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65 Church St

65 Church StMontclair, NJ 07042
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97 Pine St
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97 Pine St

97 Pine StMontclair, NJ 07042

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129 Maple Ave
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129 Maple Ave

129 Maple AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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29-31 New St
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29-31 New St

29-31 New StMontclair, NJ 07042
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114 Elm St
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114 Elm St

114 Elm StMontclair, NJ 07042
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99 Valley Rd
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99 Valley Rd

99 Valley RdMontclair, NJ 07042
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232 Orange St
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232 Orange St

232 Orange StMontclair, NJ 07042
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77 Mission St
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77 Mission St

77 Mission StMontclair, NJ 07042
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28 Hillside Ave
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28 Hillside Ave

28 Hillside AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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295 Claremont Ave
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295 Claremont Ave

295 Claremont AveMontclair, NJ 07042

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Largest Available Montclair 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Montclair, NJ is found at Grove Crossing in the Watsessing County Park neighborhood and is 1,190 square feet priced from $2,840. Country Club Towers I and II in the Maple Valley neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,048 square feet and currently listed start at $2,400. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Montclair:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Grove CrossingThe Ashland with Den1,190 Sq Ft$2,840
Country Club Towers I and IIOne Bedroom1,048 Sq Ft$2,400
Linwood Village$1.95/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1,025 Sq Ft$1,995
The VestryIndoor-Outdoor Living: 1-Bedroom + Den with Pri...988 Sq Ft$3,800
LIA by VermellaAD15980 Sq Ft$3,275
Crest Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Split961 Sq Ft$2,228
Berwyn Grande952 Sq Ft$2,195
The Elks29947 Sq Ft$3,100
Royal BloomfieldY1.1922 Sq Ft$2,999
Aura 2401 Bedroom + Study850 Sq Ft$2,200

Cheapest Available Montclair 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 26, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Montclair, NJ is the 3 Room 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,424 at Church Street in the Downtown Verona neighborhood. The second most affordable Montclair 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at 242 Prospect Street starting at $1,550 in the Watsessing County Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Montclair is currently $2,419. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Montclair:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Church Street3 Room 1 Bedroom$1,424
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom$1,550
Glenwood Apartments1BR$1,575
300 Carteret Pl3A$1,575
The Edge1BR/1.0BA$1,595
Hill Manor1BR/1.0BA$1,650
120 Halsted Street1 Bd / 1 Bathroom$1,787
140 Washington St1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,800
Hutton Park Gardens1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,800

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Montclair Overview

Montclair New Jersey is a beautiful town to look for an apartment as an alternative to Brooklyn or other outer boroughs of NYC. Not only is it close to NYC, if you work there or like to enjoy the city, but the train system also allows you to get there with ease. Montclair offers residents a dynamic restaurant scene, a wide variety of cultural events, and beautiful parks to enjoy.

Why live in Montclair, NJ?

Many people refer to Montclair New Jersey as the urban oasis for New Yorkers. Montclair is close enough to the city that you can still enjoy everything it has to offer regularly. However, Montclair has so much to offer to residences as well. Montclair residents can enjoy the wide variety of restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and cultural events the town has to offer. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Montclair Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Montclair with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Montclair is at Church Street listed at $1,424.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Montclair Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Montclair is $2,419.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Montclair Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Montclair is a 1,190 square feet unit starting from $2,840 at Grove Crossing.

What is the average size for Montclair 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Montclair is currently 2,200 sq ft.

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