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

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property at 293 Fayette St

$1,500

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293 Fayette St

QuincyMA02170
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Elmwood Park
$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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Gamma North Quincy
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$2,000 - $2,650
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$2,000 - $2,650

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Gamma North Quincy

95 W Squantum StQuincy, MA 02171
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property at 20 Hollis Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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20 Hollis Ave

QuincyMA02171
property at 11 Hodges Ave

$2,195

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$2,195

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Hodges Ave, Unit 1

11 Hodges Ave
QuincyMA02171

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107-2 Atlantic St, Unit apt 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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107-2 Atlantic St, Unit apt 1

107-2 Atlantic StQuincy, MA 02171
property at 55 Elmwood Park

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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55 Elmwood Park

QuincyMA02170
property at 289 Highland Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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289 Highland Ave

QuincyMA02170
property at 289 Highland Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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289 Highland Ave, Unit 1L

289 Highland Ave
QuincyMA02170
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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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property at 133 Commander Shea Blvd

$2,000

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$2,000

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property at 11 Hodges Ave

$2,095 - $2,195

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$2,195

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11 Hodges Ave

QuincyMA02171

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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. Gamma North Quincy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. 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 QuincyStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,000
66 Safford StOne Bed1BR,1BA$2,100
Neponset LandingA11BR,1BA$2,404
One NewportOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,583

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair, MA

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montclair area is the $2.73 price per square foot 224 Newbury Ave Model at 224 Newbury Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Montclair apartment is the One Bedroom Model at One Newport starting at $2,583 with a $3.04 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
224 Newbury Ave, Unit 1224 Newbury Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.73
One NewportOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.04
Elmwood ParkOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.81
The AbbyA101BR,1BA$3.94
Neponset LandingA11BR,1BA$3.58
8 Russell St, Unit 38 Russell St1BR,1BA$3.49
Gamma North QuincyStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$3.86
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 $2,800.

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 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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