Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montclair, NJ from $700 (89 Rentals)

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52-54 Gates Ave
Studio Apartments

52-54 Gates Ave

52-54 Gates AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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Seymour St. Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seymour St. Apartment

9-11 Seymour StMontclair, NJ 07042
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Washington Dodd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Dodd

587 Carroll StOrange, NJ 07050
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151 N Walnut St
Studio Apartments

151 N Walnut St

151 N Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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110 Washington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

110 Washington St

110 Washington StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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38 S Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 S Walnut St

38 S Walnut StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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249 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

249 Prospect St

249 Prospect StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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The Twin Oaks
Studio Apartments

The Twin Oaks

46-56 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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230 North Munn
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 North Munn

230 N Munn StEast Orange, NJ 07017
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75-81 N Arlington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

75-81 N Arlington Ave

75-81 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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Sunrise Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Village

209-215 N Arlington AveEast Orange, NJ 07017
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116 Lenox Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

116 Lenox Ave

116 Lenox AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
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115 S Clinton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

115 S Clinton St

115 S Clinton StEast Orange, NJ 07018
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The Bordeaux
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bordeaux

445 Central AveOrange, NJ 07050
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Montclair, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Montclair Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montclair, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Twin Oaks in the Ward 2 neighborhood priced from $950. Glenwood Apartments in the Watsessing County Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montclair apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Glenwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
111 South Harrison1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,417
Orange Portfolio HoldingsStudio - OP1Studio,1BA$1,499
Martin Manor Apartment HomesStudio 571 SqFt RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,500
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
Fairway GardensStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair, NJ

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montclair area is the $0.96 price per square foot 189 Chapman St Model at 189 Chapman St, Unit First Unit in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Montclair apartment is the 32 Model at Chanler at Montclair starting at $2,845 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Downtown Verona 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.
189 Chapman St, Unit First Unit189 Chapman St3BR,1BA$0.96
Chanler at Montclair322BR,2BA$1.90
347 Park Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.00
Aura 2401 Bedroom + Study1BR,2BA$1.63
10 Harvard St, Unit 110 Harvard St2BR,1BA$1.75
Riley Realty, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.98
710 Valley Rd, Unit 1710 Valley Rd1BR,1BA$1.85
120 Halsted Street1 Bd / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.89
111 South Harrison1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
The Twin Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.27

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montclair Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Montclair?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Montclair is at The Twin Oaks listed at $950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montclair Apartment is $1,417 at 111 South Harrison.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Montclair Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Montclair is starting from $1,950 at 242 Prospect.

What is the most affordable Montclair Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Montclair Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 347 Park Ave and starts from $2,700.

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