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52-54 Gates Ave
Studio Apartments

52-54 Gates Ave

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

Seymour St. Apartment

9-11 Seymour StMontclair, NJ 07042
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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 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 1 Bedroom Apartments

249 Prospect St

249 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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The Twin Oaks
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Twin Oaks

46-56 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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230 North Munn
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 North Munn

230 N Munn StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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75-81 N Arlington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

75-81 N Arlington Ave

75-81 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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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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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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The Bordeaux
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bordeaux

445 Central AveOrange, NJ 07050
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On Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

On Apartments

141 Cleveland StOrange, NJ 07050
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27 High St
Studio Apartments

27 High St

27 High StOrange, NJ 07050
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207 S Harrison St
2 Bedroom Apartments

207 S Harrison St

207 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Rockledge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockledge Apartments

94 S Harrison StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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Montclair, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Montclair Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montclair, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Twin Oaks in the Ward 2 neighborhood priced from $950. 111 South Harrison in the Ward 1 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,417. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montclair apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
111 South Harrison1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,417
The Edge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,475
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
The Residences at Jersey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,645
Hill Manor - Renovated Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair, NJ

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montclair area is the $1.92 price per square foot 49 Greenwood Ave Model at 49 Greenwood Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Verona neighborhood starting from $4,640. The second greatest value Montclair apartment is the 29 Westview Rd Model at 29 Westview Rd, Unit 29 Westview Road #2 starting at $2,990 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Bel Air 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.
49 Greenwood Ave, Unit 249 Greenwood Ave3BR,3BA$1.92
29 Westview Rd, Unit 29 Westview Road #229 Westview Rd1BR,1BA$1.50
Chanler at Montclair482BR,2BA$2.00
347 Park Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.78
243 South Harrison Street1BR1BR,1BA$1.65
Martin Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 900-1000 SqFt Renovated1BR,1BA$1.80
111 South Harrison1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.97
The Edge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93
The Twin Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93

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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

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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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 The Twin Oaks listed at $950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montclair Apartment is $1,417 at 111 South Harrison.

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 $2,175 at Franklin Manor.

What is the most affordable Montclair Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Montclair Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 347 Park Ave and starts from $2,400.

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