Cheap Homes for Rent in Montclair, NJ from $1,500 (45 Rentals)

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property at 46 Park Pl

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 Park Pl, Unit 3

46 Park Pl
East OrangeNJ07017
property at 49 N Day St

$1,763 - $2,538

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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49 N Day St

OrangeNJ07050

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property at 121 Grove St

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Grove St

CliftonNJ07013
property at 60 Parkway Dr

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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60 Parkway Dr

East OrangeNJ07017
property at 72 S Essex Ave

$2,040 - $2,111

1 Bedroom Rentals

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72 S Essex Ave

OrangeNJ07050

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property at 159 Franklin St

$2,150

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$2,150
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$2,150

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159 Franklin St

BloomfieldNJ07003
property at 230 Watchung Ave

$2,250

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$2,250
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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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230 Watchung Ave, Unit 3

230 Watchung Ave
West OrangeNJ07052
property at 42 Lake St

$2,250

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$2,250
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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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42 Lake St, Unit 1

42 Lake St
East OrangeNJ07017

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property at 117 Grove St

$2,400

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$2,400
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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117 Grove St, Unit 2

117 Grove St
BloomfieldNJ07003

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Montclair, NJ Local Guide

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
Ashland Assoc.3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,575
300 Carteret Pl3A1BR,1BA$1,575
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Martin Manor Apartment HomesStudio 571 SqFt RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,612
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio | OP1Studio,1BA$1,612

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair, NJ

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montclair area is the $1.75 price per square foot 37 E Passaic Ave Model at 37 E Passaic Ave, Unit 5 Bedroom Apt in the starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Montclair apartment is the 212 N Walnut St Model at 212 N Walnut St, Unit A starting at $2,850 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Watsessing County Park 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.
37 E Passaic Ave, Unit 5 Bedroom Apt37 E Passaic Ave5BR,2BA$1.75
212 N Walnut St, Unit A212 N Walnut St3BR,1BA$1.54
10 Harvard St, Unit 110 Harvard St3BR,1BA$1.44
Chanler at Montclair232BR,1.5BA$1.99
12 Jersey St2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
354 Ogden St, Unit Floor 2 rear354 Ogden St1BR,1BA$1.95
242 Prospect Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Hill Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.06
The Millennium1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.10
The Renaissance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.77

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Montclair

What type of rentals are currently available in Montclair?

There are currently 841 Apartments for Rent in Montclair, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $16,000. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Montclair ranging from $1,599 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Montclair?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Montclair ranges from $1,599 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,187.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Montclair?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Montclair range from $1,750 to $16,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,250 to $5,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,599.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.