Cheap Apartments for Rent in Upper Montclair, NJ from $1,200 (69 Rentals)

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VeronaNJ07044

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52-54 Gates Ave
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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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Essex House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex House

249 Belleville AveBloomfield, NJ 07003
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Brookdale Gardens Condo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Gardens Condo

935 Broad StBloomfield, NJ 07003
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property at 181 Long Hill Rd

$1,650 - $3,325

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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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79 Forest St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

79 Forest St

79 Forest StMontclair, 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. The Residences at Jersey Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. 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
The Residences at Jersey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,645
Fairway Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,825
Eagle Rock Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Lord Essex Apartments4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Glen Ridge Manor1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,150
Runnymede Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,160
Two South WillowStudio-XS1Studio,1BA$2,199

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

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Montclair area is the $1.89 price per square foot 71 Mission St Model at 71 Mission St, Unit A in the in the Downtown Verona neighborhood starting from $5,300. 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.
71 Mission St, Unit A71 Mission St3BR,3.5BA$1.89
Chanler at Montclair482BR,2BA$1.91
158 Valley Rd, Unit Unit 2158 Valley Rd2BR,1BA$2.00
Linwood Village$1.95/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Runnymede Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
Country Club Towers I and IIOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2.79
Lord Essex Apartments4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
Cedar Grove Garden Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.53
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$2.33
29 Kenyon St, Unit 2nd floor rear29 Kenyon St1BR,1BA$2.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Montclair Apartments

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 $1,875 at Richfield Village Apartments.

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