
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Montclair Neighborhood of Quincy, MA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)


66 Brook St, Unit 2

21 Billings Rd

31 Safford St

19 Pierce St
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Elmwood Park

114 E Squantum St

30 Russell St

11 Hodges Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

231 Fayette St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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Gamma North Quincy

25 Winthrop Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

36 Prospect Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

30 Walnut St, Unit 2, Unit 2

285-301 Newport Ave
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21 Linden St

66 Safford St
Montclair, Quincy, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Montclair?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair Studio Apartments | $2,317 | $2,250 | $2,385 |
Montclair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $1,200 | $2,885 |
| Montclair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,917 | $2,000 | $4,350 |
| Montclair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,523 | $2,600 | $5,495 |
| Montclair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,418 | $7,418 | $7,418 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montclair Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montclair?
The cheapest apartment in Montclair is Elmwood Park which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Montclair costs $12,228.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montclair?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Montclair that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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