Cheap Homes for Rent near Upper Montclair, NJ from $1,700 (13 Rentals)

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property at 324 Claremont Ave

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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324 Claremont Ave

MontclairNJ07042
property at 90 Midland Ave

$1,785

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$1,785

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$1,785

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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90 Midland Ave, Unit 4

90 Midland Ave
MontclairNJ07042
property at 1283 Valley Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1283 Valley Rd, Unit 7

1283 Valley Rd
MontclairNJ07043
property at 121 Grove St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Grove St

CliftonNJ07013
property at 5 Roosevelt Pl

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

5 Roosevelt Pl, Unit 5C

5 Roosevelt Pl
MontclairNJ07042

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property at 181 Long Hill Rd

$2,200 - $3,325

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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181 Long Hill Rd

Little FallsNJ07424
property at 161 Broughton Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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161 Broughton Ave, Unit 2

161 Broughton Ave
BloomfieldNJ07003

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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
Glen Ridge ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,774
Styertowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,815

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

As of July 28, 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
18 The Cres18 The Cres1BR,1BA$2.77
Oakes Pond at Bloomfield$3.11/sq.ft. - 1A.21BR,1BA$3.11
Cedar Grove Garden Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.61
Gordonhurst Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Nutley Village Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.93
The MontclarionMC1B1BR,1BA$2.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Montclair

What type of rentals are currently available in Upper Montclair?

There are currently 291 Apartments for Rent in Upper Montclair, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,236 to $16,000. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper Montclair ranging from $1,785 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Upper Montclair?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Upper Montclair ranges from $1,785 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,861.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Upper Montclair?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Upper Montclair range from $2,400 to $16,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,500.

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

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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