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property at 613 Bloomfield Ave
$1,250 - $2,100
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613 Bloomfield Ave

MontclairNJ07042
property at 181 Long Hill Rd
$1,650 - $3,325
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181 Long Hill Rd

Little FallsNJ07424

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property at 181 Long Hill Rd
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200
Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
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181 Long Hill Rd, Unit 8-10

181 Long Hill Rd
Little FallsNJ07424
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223 Bellevue Ave, Unit 1
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200
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223 Bellevue Ave, Unit 1

223 Bellevue AveMontclair, NJ 07043
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Upper Montclair, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Montclair Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Upper Montclair, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Church Street in the Downtown Verona neighborhood priced from $1,424. Styertowne Apartments in the Maple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Upper Montclair apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Church Street3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,424
Styertowne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,695
Glen Ridge ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,724
Bloom Partners0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750
Fairway Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,825
Nutley Village Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Garrett VillageLG 1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,985
Country Club Towers I and IIMedium StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Runnymede Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Montclair, NJ and Nearby

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Montclair area is the $2.65 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Montclair Arms in the in the Downtown Verona neighborhood starting from $4,245. The second greatest value Upper Montclair apartment is the 23 Model at Chanler at Montclair starting at $2,985 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Downtown Verona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Montclair apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Montclair Arms3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.65
Chanler at Montclair232BR,1.5BA$1.99
Linwood Village$2.71/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.71
The Regis at 93 Pine2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.60
The MontclarionMC2B2BR,2BA$2.97
Runnymede Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55
Gordonhurst Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.00
223 Bellevue Ave, Unit 1223 Bellevue Ave1BR,1BA$2.93
Cedar Grove Garden Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.61
Nutley Village Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Montclair Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Upper Montclair?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Upper Montclair is at Styertowne Apartments listed at $1,650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Montclair Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Montclair Apartment is $1,424 at Church Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper Montclair Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper Montclair is starting from $2,090 at Richfield Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Upper Montclair Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Upper Montclair Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Montclair Arms and starts from $4,245.

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