2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Montclair, NJ (341 Rentals)

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74 Montague Pl
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74 Montague Pl

74 Montague PlMontclair, NJ 07042

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79 Forest St
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79 Forest St

79 Forest StMontclair, NJ 07042
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47 Union Street
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47 Union Street

47 Union StMontclair, NJ 07042
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28 Gates Avenue
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28 Gates Avenue

28 Gates AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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12 S Mountain Ave
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12 S Mountain Ave

12 S Mountain AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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70 Pine St
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70 Pine St

70 Pine StMontclair, NJ 07042
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18 The Crescent
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18 The Crescent

18 The CrescentMontclair, 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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Largest Available Montclair 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Montclair, NJ is found at The Royal in the Watsessing County Park neighborhood and is 2,073 square feet priced from $7,575. Country Club Towers I and II in the Maple Valley neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,536 square feet and currently listed start at $3,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Montclair:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The RoyalPenthouse E2,073 Sq Ft$7,575
Country Club Towers I and IITwo Bedroom 2 Bath Standard1,536 Sq Ft$3,100
Commonwealth Garden TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhouse -One Bath1,500 Sq Ft$3,560
Chanler at Montclair481,500 Sq Ft$2,995
Montclair Arms2 Bedroom Large1,400 Sq Ft$3,395
Grove CrossingThe Baldwin with Den1,380 Sq Ft$3,320
55 Washington St2Bed 2Bath1,100 Sq Ft$2,580

Cheapest Available Montclair 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 31, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Montclair, NJ is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,328 at 255 South Harrison in the Bel Air neighborhood. The second most affordable Montclair 2 Bedroom is the 2BR/1BA Model at The Althea starting at $2,000 in the Ward 2 neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Montclair is currently $3,345. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Montclair:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
255 South Harrison2 Bed 1 Bath$1,328
The Althea2BR/1BA$2,000
Martha Washington ApartmentsTwo Bedroom$2,195
Richfield Village Apartments2x1 675$2,245
Hutton Park Gardens2 Bed / 1 Bath w washer/dryer$2,250
Eagle Rock ApartmentsTwo bedroom$2,320
Franklin Towers2 bed$2,400
263 Bloomfield Ave ApartmentsTwo Bedroom$2,445

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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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Getting Around Montclair, NJ

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90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Montclair Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Montclair with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Montclair is at 255 South Harrison listed at $1,328.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Montclair Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Montclair is $3,345.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Montclair Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Montclair is a 2,073 square feet unit starting from $7,575 at The Royal.

What is the average size for Montclair 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Montclair is currently 1,070 sq ft.

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