Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montclair Neighborhood of Quincy, MA from $1,200 (21 Rentals)

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property at 47 Appleton St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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47 Appleton St

QuincyMA02171
property at 21 Billings Rd

$1,880

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$1,880

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$1,880

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Billings Rd

QuincyMA02171
property at 19 Pierce St

$1,980

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$1,980

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$1,980

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19 Pierce St

QuincyMA02171
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Elmwood Park
$1,995 - $2,450
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$1,995 - $2,450

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$1,995 - $2,450
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Elmwood Park

65-99 Elmwood ParkQuincy, MA 02170
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property at 192 Billings St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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192 Billings St

QuincyMA02171

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property at 30 Russell St

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

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30 Russell St

QuincyMA02171
property at 11 Hodges Ave

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

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11 Hodges Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

11 Hodges Ave
QuincyMA02171
property at 125 Beale St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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125 Beale St

QuincyMA02170
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Gamma North Quincy
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$2,250 - $2,850
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$2,250 - $2,850

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$2,250 - $2,850
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Gamma North Quincy

95 W Squantum StQuincy, MA 02171
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property at 231 Fayette St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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231 Fayette St, Unit 2, Unit 2

231 Fayette St
QuincyMA02170
property at 25 Winthrop Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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25 Winthrop Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

25 Winthrop Ave
QuincyMA02170
property at 36 Prospect Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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36 Prospect Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

36 Prospect Ave
QuincyMA02170

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property at 30 Walnut St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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30 Walnut St, Unit 2, Unit 2

30 Walnut St
QuincyMA02171
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Presidential Point
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$2,385 - $3,310
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$2,385 - $3,310

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$2,385 - $3,310
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Presidential Point

33 Newport AveQuincy, MA 02171
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property at 19 Flynt St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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19 Flynt St, Unit 2, Unit 2

19 Flynt St
QuincyMA02171
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285-301 Newport Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

285-301 Newport Ave

285-301 Newport AveQuincy, MA 02170
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66 Safford St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

66 Safford St

66 Safford StQuincy, MA 02170
property at 115 W Squantum St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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115 W Squantum St

QuincyMA02171

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Montclair, Quincy, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montclair Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montclair area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Elmwood Park priced from $1,995. Gamma North Quincy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Montclair apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elmwood ParkOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Gamma North QuincyOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2,300
Neponset LandingA11BR,1BA$2,320
Presidential Point0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,385
The AbbyS9Studio,1BA$2,504

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair, MA

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montclair area is the $3.07 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at One Newport in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $2,614. The second greatest value Montclair apartment is the One Bed One Bath Model at Elmwood Park starting at $1,995 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the West Quincy 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.
One NewportOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Elmwood ParkOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.81
Gamma North QuincyOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$3.27
Neponset LandingA11BR,1BA$3.45
The AbbyS9Studio ,1BA$4.56
Presidential Point0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.71
105 Holmes St, Unit #207105 Holmes St1BR,1BA$5.20

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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 $7,456.

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 4 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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