1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Montclair, NJ (414 Rentals)

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Seymour St. Apartment
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Seymour St. Apartment

9-11 Seymour StMontclair, NJ 07042
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Cranetown Apartments
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Cranetown Apartments

77 Orange RdMontclair, NJ 07042
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79 Forest St
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79 Forest St

79 Forest StMontclair, NJ 07042
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Maple Gardens
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Maple Gardens

124 Maple AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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28 Gates Avenue
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28 Gates Avenue

28 Gates AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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70 Pine St
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70 Pine St

70 Pine StMontclair, NJ 07042
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108 Pine St
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108 Pine St

108 Pine StMontclair, NJ 07042
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78 Pine St
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78 Pine St

78 Pine StMontclair, NJ 07042
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18 The Crescent
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18 The Crescent

18 The CrescentMontclair, NJ 07042
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10 Roosevelt Pl
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10 Roosevelt Pl

10 Roosevelt PlMontclair, NJ 07042
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31 Union St
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31 Union St

31 Union StMontclair, NJ 07042
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34 Union St
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34 Union St

34 Union StMontclair, NJ 07042
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Massmann Building
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Massmann Building

416 Bloomfield AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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51 New St
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51 New St

51 New StMontclair, NJ 07042
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8 Mission St
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8 Mission St

8 Mission StMontclair, NJ 07042
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179 Walnut St
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179 Walnut St

179 Walnut StMontclair, NJ 07042
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28 Union St
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28 Union St

28 Union StMontclair, NJ 07042
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29-31 New St
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29-31 New St

29-31 New StMontclair, NJ 07042
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97 Pine St
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97 Pine St

97 Pine StMontclair, NJ 07042
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99 Valley Rd
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99 Valley Rd

99 Valley RdMontclair, NJ 07042
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77 Mission St
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77 Mission St

77 Mission StMontclair, NJ 07042
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28 Hillside Ave
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28 Hillside Ave

28 Hillside AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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86 Bay St
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86 Bay St

86 Bay StMontclair, NJ 07042

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Largest Available Montclair 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Montclair, NJ is found at Edison Lofts in the Bel Air neighborhood and is 1,144 square feet priced from $2,765. Indigo 141: NEW Boutique Collection of Units in the Ward 1 neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,100 square feet and currently listed start at $1,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Montclair:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Edison Lofts1 Bed/1.5 Bath (UA-13)1,144 Sq Ft$2,765
Indigo 141: NEW Boutique Collection of UnitsClassic One Bedroom Loft1,100 Sq Ft$1,995
Linwood Village$2.00/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1,025 Sq Ft$2,125
The Harvard1 BD- E990 Sq Ft$2,200
Central FlatsStokley VII967 Sq Ft$2,125
Crest Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Split961 Sq Ft$2,137
Essence 1441 Bedroom + Den950 Sq Ft$2,200
Aura 2401 Bedroom + Study850 Sq Ft$2,100

Cheapest Available Montclair 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Montclair, NJ is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,417 at 111 South Harrison in the Ward 1 neighborhood. The second most affordable Montclair 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Small Model at Martha Washington Apartments starting at $1,595 in the Maple Valley neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Montclair is currently $2,453. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Montclair:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
111 South Harrison1 Bed 1 Bath$1,417
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small$1,595
Franklin Manor1-Bed Junior$1,645
Hill Manor - Renovated Apartments Near Tra...1BR/1.0BA$1,650
Franklin Towers1 bedroom$1,660
106 South Harrison Street1 Bed 1 Bath$1,700

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Montclair Overview

Montclair New Jersey is a beautiful town to look for an apartment as an alternative to Brooklyn or other outer boroughs of NYC. Not only is it close to NYC, if you work there or like to enjoy the city, but the train system also allows you to get there with ease. Montclair offers residents a dynamic restaurant scene, a wide variety of cultural events, and beautiful parks to enjoy.

Why live in Montclair, NJ?

Many people refer to Montclair New Jersey as the urban oasis for New Yorkers. Montclair is close enough to the city that you can still enjoy everything it has to offer regularly. However, Montclair has so much to offer to residences as well. Montclair residents can enjoy the wide variety of restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and cultural events the town has to offer. 

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Getting Around Montclair, NJ

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Montclair Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Montclair with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Montclair is at 111 South Harrison listed at $1,417.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Montclair Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Montclair is $2,453.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Montclair Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Montclair is a 1,144 square feet unit starting from $2,765 at Edison Lofts.

What is the average size for Montclair 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Montclair is currently 490 sq ft.

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