Cheap Apartments for Rent in Upper Montclair, NJ from $1,200 (51 Rentals)

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52-54 Gates Ave
Studio Apartments

52-54 Gates Ave

52-54 Gates AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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Osborne Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Osborne Apartments

15 Osborne StBloomfield, NJ 07003
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Garrett Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garrett Village

948 Valley RdClifton, NJ 07013
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Brookdale Gardens Condo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Gardens Condo

935 Broad StBloomfield, NJ 07003
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Essex House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex House

249 Belleville AveBloomfield, NJ 07003
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Seymour St. Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seymour St. Apartment

9-11 Seymour StMontclair, NJ 07042
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Karen Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Karen Gardens

1022 Broad StBloomfield, NJ 07003
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Bloom Partners
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bloom Partners

111 Bloomfield AveNutley, NJ 07110
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Bloomfield Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bloomfield Manor

388 Belleville AveBloomfield, NJ 07003
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79 Forest St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

79 Forest St

79 Forest StMontclair, NJ 07042
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450 Pompton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

450 Pompton Ave

450 Pompton AveCedar Grove, NJ 07009
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Pine Street Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Street Square

800 Bloomfield AveVerona, NJ 07044
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Nutley Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nutley Village Apartments

174 Bloomfield AveNutley, NJ 07110
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Cranetown Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cranetown Apartments

77 Orange RdMontclair, NJ 07042
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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 $1,236. Martha Washington Apartments in the Maple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Upper Montclair apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Church Street2 Room Studio1BR,1BA$1,236
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
The Residences at Jersey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,645
Claremont HoldingsStudio with KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,749
Country Club Towers I and IISmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,825
Fairway Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,825
Eagle Rock Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,870
Park View At Montclair1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,905
55 North Mountain Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950

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

As of March 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Montclair area is the $2.26 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhouse -One Bath Model at Commonwealth Townhomes in the in the Verona North Side neighborhood starting from $3,390. The second greatest value Upper Montclair apartment is the 48 Model at Chanler at Montclair starting at $2,860 with a $1.91 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.
Commonwealth TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhouse -One Bath2BR,1BA$2.26
Chanler at Montclair482BR,2BA$1.91
Whitehall ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Linwood Village$2.54/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.54
Great Notch VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.48
11 Pilgrim Ct, Unit 2FL11 Pilgrim Ct2BR,1BA$2.20
Runnymede Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55
96 Broughton Ave, Unit 296 Broughton Ave1BR,1BA$2.49
Cedar Grove Garden Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.53
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$2.33

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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 Richfield Village Apartments listed at $1,645.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Montclair Apartment is $1,236 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 $2,195 at Park View At Montclair.

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