1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Montclair, NJ (551 Rentals)

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223 Bellevue Ave, Unit 1
$2,200

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223 Bellevue Ave, Unit 1

223 Bellevue AveMontclair, NJ 07043
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14 Forest St

MontclairNJ07042
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613 Bloomfield Ave

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79 Forest St
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79 Forest St

79 Forest StMontclair, NJ 07042

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416 Bloomfield
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416 Bloomfield

416 Bloomfield AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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51 New St
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51 New St

51 New StMontclair, NJ 07042
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10 Roosevelt Pl
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10 Roosevelt Pl

10 Roosevelt PlMontclair, NJ 07042
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31 Union St
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31 Union St

31 Union StMontclair, NJ 07042
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16 New St
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16 New St

16 New StMontclair, NJ 07042
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35 S Willow St
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35 S Willow St

35 S Willow StMontclair, NJ 07042
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34 Union St
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34 Union St

34 Union StMontclair, NJ 07042

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8 Mission St
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8 Mission St

8 Mission StMontclair, NJ 07042
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The Lackawanna
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The Lackawanna

192 Bloomfield AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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69 Mission St
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69 Mission St

69 Mission StMontclair, NJ 07042
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179 Walnut St
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179 Walnut St

179 Walnut StMontclair, NJ 07042
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223 Bellevue Ave
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223 Bellevue Ave

223 Bellevue AveMontclair, NJ 07043
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18 The Crescent
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18 The Crescent

18 The CrescentMontclair, NJ 07042
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28 Union St
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28 Union St

28 Union 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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77 Mission St
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77 Mission St

77 Mission StMontclair, 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 $2,715. Parkway Lofts has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,145 square feet and currently listed start at $3,000. 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$2,715
Parkway LoftsA17L1,145 Sq Ft$3,000
Country Club Towers I and IIOne Bedroom1,048 Sq Ft$2,400
Linwood Village$1.95/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1,025 Sq Ft$2,225
Avalon Bloomfield StationA5D1,007 Sq Ft$2,365
Berwyn Grande952 Sq Ft$2,195
The Elks29947 Sq Ft$3,100
Edison LoftsA17-2933 Sq Ft$3,250
Royal BloomfieldY1.1922 Sq Ft$2,699
Aura 2401 Bedroom + Study850 Sq Ft$2,200

Cheapest Available Montclair 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 10, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Montclair, NJ is the 1 bedroom Model starting from $1,300 at 268 Prospect St in the Watsessing County Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Montclair 1 Bedroom is the 3 Room 1 Bedroom Model at Church Street starting at $1,424 in the Downtown Verona neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Montclair is currently $2,465. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Montclair:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
268 Prospect St1 bedroom$1,300
Church Street3 Room 1 Bedroom$1,424
Ashland Assoc.3 Room 1 Bedroom$1,495
300 Carteret Pl3A$1,575
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA$1,575
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom$1,600
The Renaissance1BR/1.0BA$1,650
The Dalmar1BR/1.0BA$1,650
The Residences at Jersey Street1BR/1.0BA$1,650

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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 268 Prospect St listed at $1,300.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Montclair is $2,465.

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 $2,715 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 739 sq ft.

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