
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montclair Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (9 Rentals)
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose

Metropolitan Court Apartments

Palm Court Apartments

659 Undajon Dr

1324 Neleigh Pl

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
Montclair, San Jose, CA 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 | $3,530 | $1,566 | $5,580 |
Montclair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $1,759 | $6,912 |
Montclair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $2,000 | $8,109 |
Montclair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,011 | $3,299 | $10,000+ |
Montclair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,579 | $5,465 | $5,693 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Montclair Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Montclair Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montclair area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Kelsey Ayer Station priced from $1,566. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable Montclair apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair, CA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montclair area is the $3.04 price per square foot 1577 Thornbriar Dr Model at 1577 Thornbriar Dr in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Montclair apartment is the Aspen Model at Woodland Meadow starting at $2,982 with a $3.57 price per square foot in the Berryessa 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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1577 Thornbriar Dr | 1577 Thornbriar Dr | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
The Esplanade | Ascot | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
Willow Lake | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
The Maxwell Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
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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 $2,540.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montclair?
The cheapest apartment in Montclair is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Montclair costs $5,465.
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 334 regular apartments in Montclair that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Montclair?
Cheap apartments in Montclair have an average cost of $230 which is $5,235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montclair.
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