Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montclair, NJ from $700 (205 Rentals)

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property at 39 N Mountain Ave

$1,750 - $2,300

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39 N Mountain Ave

MontclairNJ07042
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18 The Cres
$1,949 - $2,495
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$1,949 - $2,495
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18 The Cres

18 The CresMontclair, 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

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

5 Roosevelt Pl, Unit 5C

5 Roosevelt Pl
MontclairNJ07042
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32 Monroe Pl, Unit 3
$2,100
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$2,100
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32 Monroe Pl, Unit 3

32 Monroe PlMontclair, NJ 07042
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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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property at 90 Midland Ave

$1,785

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$1,785
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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90 Midland Ave, Unit 4

90 Midland Ave
MontclairNJ07042
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79 Forest St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

79 Forest St

79 Forest StMontclair, NJ 07042
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Museum Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Museum Commons

828 Bloomfield AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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850 Bloomfield Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

850 Bloomfield Ave

850 Bloomfield AveMontclair, NJ 07042

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Cranetown Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cranetown Apartments

77 Orange RdMontclair, NJ 07042
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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 127 S Burnett St

$900

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6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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127 S Burnett St

East OrangeNJ07018
property at 126 Coccio Dr

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

126 Coccio Dr

West OrangeNJ07052

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property at 45 Condit Terrace

$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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45 Condit Terrace

West OrangeNJ07052

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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 Renaissance in the Ward 1 neighborhood priced from $1,150. Church Street in the Downtown Verona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,424. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montclair apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Church Street3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,424
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Glenwood ApartmentsStudio LrgStudio,1BA$1,550
300 Carteret Pl3A1BR,1BA$1,575
The Edge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio | OP1Studio,1BA$1,612
Martin Manor Apartment HomesStudio 571 SqFt RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,612

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair, NJ

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montclair area is the $1.09 price per square foot 212 Oakwood Pl Model at 212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Montclair apartment is the 212 Oakwood Pl Model at 212 Oakwood Pl starting at $2,400 with a $1.04 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.
212 Oakwood Pl, Unit Lower Level212 Oakwood Pl3BR,1BA$1.09
212 Oakwood Pl212 Oakwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.04
354 Ogden St, Unit Floor 2 rear354 Ogden St1BR,1BA$1.95
Linwood Village$1.95/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95
79 Harrison Ave, Unit 1L79 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Hill Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.06
PEEK Arlington Grove, LLC - 61 N Arlington Ave61 N Arlington Avenue - 4D2BR,1BA$2.22
The Edge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.13
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.77

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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 The Renaissance listed at $1,150.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montclair Apartment is $1,424 at Church Street.

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 $1,721 at PEEK Arlington Grove, LLC - 61 N Arlington Ave.

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