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property at 14 Cook Rd

$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Cook Rd

BloomfieldNJ07003
property at 5 Roosevelt Pl

$2,050

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$2,050
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Roosevelt Pl, Unit 5C

5 Roosevelt Pl
MontclairNJ07042

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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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Bloomfield Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bloomfield Manor

388 Belleville AveBloomfield, NJ 07003
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Glen Ridge Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Ridge Manor

960 Bloomfield AveGlen Ridge, NJ 07028
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property at 324 Claremont Ave

$1,775

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324 Claremont Ave

MontclairNJ07042
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Bloom Partners
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bloom Partners

111 Bloomfield AveNutley, NJ 07110
property at 90 Midland Ave

$1,785

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90 Midland Ave, Unit 4

90 Midland Ave
MontclairNJ07042

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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. Richfield Village Apartments in the Maple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,695
Claremont HoldingsStudio with KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,749
Garrett VillageLG 1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,945
Linwood Village$1.95/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Country Club Towers I and IIMedium StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The MontclarionMC1B1BR,1BA$2,005
Fairway Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,025
Styertowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,075
St. Luke's Place Apartment HomesRG1BD (STL)1BR,1BA$2,150

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

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Montclair area is the $2.73 price per square foot Cedar Loft Model at Zephyr Ridge Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Verona neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Upper Montclair apartment is the 2 Bedroom Large Model at Montclair Arms starting at $3,195 with a $2.28 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.
Zephyr Ridge Apartment HomesCedar Loft2BR,2BA$2.73
Montclair Arms2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$2.28
125 Broughton Ave2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$3.18
Linwood Village$1.95/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95
Oakes Pond at Bloomfield$3.11/sq.ft. - 1A.21BR,1BA$3.11
Gordonhurst Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Cedar Grove Garden Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.61
Nutley Village Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.93
Glen Ridge Manor1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.87
The MontclarionMC1B1BR,1BA$2.99

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,695.

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 $2,315 at Richfield Village Apartments.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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