Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montclair, NJ from $700 (97 Rentals)

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52-54 Gates Ave
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52-54 Gates Ave

52-54 Gates AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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Seymour St. Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seymour St. Apartment

9-11 Seymour StMontclair, NJ 07042
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Orange Portfolio Holdings
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$1,550 - $2,200
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Orange Portfolio Holdings

283 S Center StOrange, NJ 07050
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Washington Dodd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Dodd

587 Carroll StOrange, NJ 07050
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151 N Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

151 N Walnut St

151 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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38 S Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 S Walnut St

38 S Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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249 Prospect St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

249 Prospect St

249 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Sloane Realty
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sloane Realty

120-158 Cleveland StOrange, NJ 07050
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116 Lenox Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lenox Ave

116 Lenox AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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115 S Clinton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

115 S Clinton St

115 S Clinton StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Sunrise Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Village

209-215 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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The Bordeaux
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bordeaux

445 Central AveOrange, NJ 07050
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141 Cleveland StOrange, NJ 07050
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Cheapest Available Montclair Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montclair, NJ is a Studio unit found at 363 Park Ave in the Ward 1 neighborhood priced from $1,375. Glenwood Apartments in the Watsessing County Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,428. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montclair apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
363 Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,428
The Renaissance1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
The Regal Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
The HarrisonHarrison StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
The Vizcaya1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair, NJ

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montclair area is the $0.40 price per square foot 238 Claremont Ave Model at 238 Claremont Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Montclair apartment is the 71 Mission St Model at 71 Mission St, Unit A starting at $5,300 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Downtown Verona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montclair apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
238 Claremont Ave, Unit 1238 Claremont Ave3BR,2BA$0.40
71 Mission St, Unit A71 Mission St3BR,3.5BA$1.89
212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
82 S Harrison St4/24BR,2BA$1.75
2 Park Ct, Unit B12 Park Ct1BR,1BA$1.07
Chanler at Montclair482BR,2BA$1.91
10 Harvard St, Unit 110 Harvard St2BR,1BA$1.63
243 South Harrison Street1BR1BR,1BA$1.65
242 Prospect Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
26 Park Dr N, Unit 126 Park Dr N1BR,1BA$1.94

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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 Cheap Montclair Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Montclair?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Montclair is at 363 Park Ave listed at $1,375.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Montclair Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montclair Apartment is $1,495 at The Renaissance.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Montclair Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Montclair is starting from $1,850 at 363 Park Ave.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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