
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montclair Neighborhood of Quincy, MA from $1,200 (25 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Montclair area of Quincy.


245 Newport Ave, Unit B

278 Fayette St

293 Fayette St

Gamma North Quincy

63 Montclair Ave, Unit 3

92 N Central Ave
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8 Price St

4 Gordon St

204 Newbury Ave

90 Quincy Shore Dr

115 W Squantum St

The Frances at Ashmont Flats
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Montclair, Quincy, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Montclair?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Montclair Studio Apartments | $2,295 | $1,900 | $2,701 |
Montclair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $1,200 | $7,117 |
Montclair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,236 | $2,000 | $5,176 |
Montclair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $2,800 | $3,600 |
Montclair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $2,800 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Montclair Neighborhood of Quincy, MA.
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Cheapest Available Montclair Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montclair area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Gamma North Quincy priced from $1,950. Elmwood Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Montclair apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gamma North Quincy | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Elmwood Park | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Nova Quincy | Studio ST1 | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
The Frances at Ashmont Flats | 12 | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Imprint | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,224 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair, MA
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montclair area is the $0.27 price per square foot 124 Faxon Rd Model at 124 Faxon Rd, Unit U1 in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Montclair apartment is the 253 E Squantum St Model at 253 E Squantum St, Unit 253 starting at $2,800 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Montclair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montclair apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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124 Faxon Rd, Unit U1 | 124 Faxon Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
253 E Squantum St, Unit 253 | 253 E Squantum St | 4BR,1BA | $1.87 |
18 Albion Rd, Unit 1 | 18 Albion Rd | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
18 Albion Rd | 18 Albion Rd | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
139 E Squantum St, Unit 2 | 139 E Squantum St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Elevation Apartments at Crown Colony | One Bedroom Den F | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
86 Safford St, Unit 1 | 86 Safford St | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
98 Faxon Rd, Unit 1 | 98 Faxon Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
25 N Central Ave, Unit 2 | 25 N Central Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
Elmwood Park | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
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Getting Around the Montclair Neighborhood in Quincy, MA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
58 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montclair Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Montclair?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montclair is under $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montclair?
The cheapest apartment in Montclair is Elmwood Park which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Montclair costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montclair?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Montclair that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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