Cheap Apartments for Rent in Upper Montclair, NJ from $1,200 (66 Rentals)

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31 Union St, Unit 8
$1,200
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$1,200
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31 Union St, Unit 8

31 Union StMontclair, NJ 07042
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property at 565 Grove St

$1,725

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$1,725
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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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565 Grove St, Unit D-8

565 Grove St
CliftonNJ07013

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property at 39 N Mountain Ave

$1,750 - $2,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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39 N Mountain Ave

MontclairNJ07042
property at 935 Broad St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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935 Broad St, Unit 13A

935 Broad St
BloomfieldNJ07003

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property at 366 Hoover Ave

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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366 Hoover Ave, Unit Whitestone Gardens

366 Hoover Ave
BloomfieldNJ07003
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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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property at 181 Long Hill Rd

$1,650 - $3,325

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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181 Long Hill Rd

Little FallsNJ07424
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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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Bloom Partners
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bloom Partners

111 Bloomfield AveNutley, NJ 07110
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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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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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St. Lukes Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Lukes Place

7 St Lukes PlMontclair, NJ 07042
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850 Bloomfield Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

850 Bloomfield Ave

850 Bloomfield AveMontclair, NJ 07042
property at 1283 Valley Rd

$1,950

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$1,950
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1283 Valley Rd, Unit 7

1283 Valley Rd
MontclairNJ07043
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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 Studio unit found at Fairway Gardens in the Allwood neighborhood priced from $1,595. Richfield Village Apartments in the Maple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Upper Montclair apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairway GardensStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,595
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,645
Claremont HoldingsStudio with KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,749
Country Club Towers I and IISmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,825
Styertowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,835
Park View At Montclair1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,985
Eagle Rock Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Museum Commons3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,175
Linwood Village$2.10/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,225

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

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Montclair area is the $2.00 price per square foot 158 Valley Rd Model at 158 Valley Rd, Unit Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Verona neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Upper Montclair apartment is the Cedar Loft Model at Zephyr Ridge Apartment Homes starting at $4,200 with a $2.90 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.
158 Valley Rd, Unit Unit 1158 Valley Rd2BR,1BA$2.00
Zephyr Ridge Apartment HomesCedar Loft2BR,2BA$2.90
1 Mount Vernon Ave, Unit 21 Mount Vernon Ave3BR,1BA$2.50
Linwood Village$2.10/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
57 Mission St, Unit #157 Mission St3BR,1BA$2.98
Museum Commons3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
18 The Cres, Unit 218 The Cres1BR,1BA$2.77
Cedar Grove Garden Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.53
Gordonhurst Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.00
31 Union St, Unit 831 Union StStudio ,0.5BA$2.40

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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 Fairway Gardens listed at $1,595.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Montclair Apartment is $1,825 at Fairway Gardens.

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 $2,245 at Richfield Village Apartments.

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