Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montclair Neighborhood of Quincy, MA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)
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55 Elmwood Park

Gamma North Quincy
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150 Barham Ave, Unit 2

8 Price St

4 Gordon St

204 Newbury Ave

115 W Squantum St

100 W Squantum St

90 Quincy Shore Dr

Baker Chocolate Factory
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Montclair, Quincy, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Montclair?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Montclair Studio Apartments | $2,260 | $1,659 | $2,916 |
Montclair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,901 | $1,200 | $7,161 |
Montclair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,105 | $2,250 | $4,800 |
Montclair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,484 | $3,300 | $3,820 |
Montclair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $2,800 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Montclair Neighborhood of Quincy, MA.
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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. The Frances at Ashmont Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Montclair apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elmwood Park | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
The Frances at Ashmont Flats | 12 | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Imprint | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,224 |
Skyline Terrace Apartments | One Bedroom - Heat & Hot Water Included | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
One Newport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair, MA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montclair area is the $0.27 price per square foot 124 Faxon Rd Model at 124 Faxon Rd, Unit U1 in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Montclair apartment is the 253 E Squantum St Model at 253 E Squantum St, Unit 253 starting at $2,800 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Montclair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montclair apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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124 Faxon Rd, Unit U1 | 124 Faxon Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
253 E Squantum St, Unit 253 | 253 E Squantum St | 4BR,1BA | $1.87 |
18 Albion Rd | 18 Albion Rd | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
173 Safford St, Unit 2 | 173 Safford St | 4BR,2BA | $3.33 |
108 N Central Ave, Unit 110 | 108 N Central Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Neponset Landing | A1AD | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Skyline Terrace Apartments | One Bedroom - Heat & Hot Water Included | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Elmwood Park | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Baker Chocolate Factory | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
30 Russell St, Unit 1 | 30 Russell St | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
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Getting Around the Montclair Neighborhood in Quincy, MA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
58 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montclair Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Montclair?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montclair is under $2,750.
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 $3,800.
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 6 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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