Cheap Apartments for Rent in Upper Montclair, NJ from $1,200 (49 Rentals)

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42 James St
$1,7251 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

42 James St

Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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415 Bloomfield Ave
$1,7501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

415 Bloomfield Ave

Montclair, NJ 07042
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971 Bloomfield Ave
$1,975Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

971 Bloomfield Ave

Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
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Essex House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex House

249 Belleville AveBloomfield, NJ 07003
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52-54 Gates Ave
Studio Apartments

52-54 Gates Ave

52-54 Gates AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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Garrett Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garrett Village

948 Valley RdClifton, NJ 07013
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Karen Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Karen Gardens

1022 Broad StBloomfield, NJ 07003
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Bloomfield Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bloomfield Manor

388 Belleville AveBloomfield, NJ 07003
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79 Forest St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

79 Forest St

79 Forest StMontclair, NJ 07042
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450 Pompton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

450 Pompton Ave

450 Pompton AveCedar Grove, NJ 07009
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74 Montague Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

74 Montague Pl

74 Montague PlMontclair, NJ 07042
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9-11 Lois Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

9-11 Lois Pl

9-11 Lois PlBloomfield, NJ 07003
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Linwood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Village

300 Linn DrVerona, NJ 07044
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Maple Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Gardens

124 Maple AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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10 Lower Notch Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10 Lower Notch Rd

10 Lower Notch RdWoodland Park, NJ 07424
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Upper Montclair, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Montclair Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Upper Montclair, NJ is a Studio unit found at Fairway Gardens in the Allwood neighborhood priced from $1,575. Richfield Village Apartments in the Maple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Upper Montclair apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairway GardensStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,575
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,595
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
Brookdale Gardens Condo1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Styertowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,880
Eagle Rock Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,970
Glen Ridge ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,974
Montclair GardensStudio - B14 NEW YEARS SPECIAL!!!Studio,1BA$1,995
The Courtyard @ Clifton0-1 (495) W/D 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$1,995
Walden Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Montclair, NJ and Nearby

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Montclair area is the $2.61 price per square foot Essex Loft Model at Zephyr Ridge Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Verona neighborhood starting from $4,675. The second greatest value Upper Montclair apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Montclair Arms starting at $4,195 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Downtown Verona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Montclair apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Zephyr Ridge Apartment HomesEssex Loft2BR,2BA$2.61
Montclair Arms3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.62
Chanler at Montclair402BR,2BA$1.86
Oakes Pond at Bloomfield$2.53/sq.ft. - 2A.22BR,2BA$2.53
240 Rowland Ave, Unit b240 Rowland Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
The Hub Brookdale2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.55
Runnymede Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
Walden Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.50
Brookdale Gardens Condo1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.36
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$2.33

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Getting Around Upper Montclair, NJ

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Montclair Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Upper Montclair?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Upper Montclair is at Fairway Gardens listed at $1,575.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Montclair Apartment is $1,595 at Martha Washington Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper Montclair is starting from $2,195 at Richfield Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Upper Montclair Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Upper Montclair Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bloom Partners LP and starts from $2,649.

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