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Montclair, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montclair Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montclair, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit Place Apartments in the Outer Ontario Rancho Cucamonga neighborhood priced from $1,195. Villa Serena Senior Apartments in the Outer Ontario Rancho Cucamonga neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,415. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montclair apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Villa Serena Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$1,415
Heritage Park Montclair Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$1,465

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair, CA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montclair area is the $2.49 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Arrow Vista Village in the in the Stone Canyon Preserve neighborhood starting from $3,851. The second greatest value Montclair apartment is the The Princeton Model at Park Central starting at $2,673 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Upland Palms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montclair apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrow Vista VillagePlan 23BR,3.5BA$2.49
Park CentralThe Princeton2BR,2BA$2.38
142 - Amber Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.07
4683 Canoga St, Unit D4683 Canoga St2BR,1BA$2.30
1482 Cordova St, Unit 31482 Cordova St2BR,2BA$2.50
Summit Walk Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.46
Mountain Crest Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.27
Franklin Terrace Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.49
Northwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.47
Summit Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Montclair

What type of rentals are currently available in Montclair?

There are currently 1024 Apartments for Rent in Montclair, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,425 to $6,133. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Montclair ranging from $850 to $4,950.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Montclair ranges from $850 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,381.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Montclair range from $2,703 to $3,968, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,675.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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