Cheap Apartments for Rent in Upper Montclair, NJ from $1,200 (57 Rentals)

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Essex House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex House

249 Belleville AveBloomfield, NJ 07003
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52-54 Gates Ave
Studio Apartments

52-54 Gates Ave

52-54 Gates AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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Pine Street Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Street Square

800 Bloomfield AveVerona, NJ 07044
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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 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Gardens Condo

935 Broad StBloomfield, NJ 07003
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Seymour St. Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seymour St. Apartment

9-11 Seymour StMontclair, NJ 07042
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Karen Gardens
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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79 Forest St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

79 Forest St

79 Forest StMontclair, NJ 07042
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Cranetown Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cranetown Apartments

77 Orange RdMontclair, 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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55 North Mountain Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

55 North Mountain Avenue

55 N Mountain AveMontclair, 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 Martha Washington Apartments in the Maple Valley 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 $1,620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Upper Montclair apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,620
Claremont HoldingsRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,699
Glen Ridge ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
Eagle Rock Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,870
Country Club Towers I and IIMedium StudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Styertowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom Extra Large1BR,1BA$1,999
Walden Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2,000
Bradford ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,090
Linwood Village$2.00/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,125

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

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Montclair area is the $2.36 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Montclair Arms in the in the Downtown Verona neighborhood starting from $2,945. The second greatest value Upper Montclair apartment is the $2.61/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Model at Linwood Village starting at $3,100 with a $2.63 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 Arms2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.36
Linwood Village$2.61/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.63
Fairway Gardens2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.41
The Hub Brookdale2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
45 New St, Unit 345 New St2BR,1BA$3.11
Walden Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.50
Bradford ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.79
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$2.33
Eagle Rock Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.83
Country Club Towers I and IIMedium StudioStudio ,1BA$3.04

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Getting Around Upper Montclair, NJ

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,620.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Montclair Apartment is $1,595 at Martha Washington Apartments.

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 Martha Washington 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 The Montclarion and starts from $2,895.

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