Cheap Apartments for Rent in Upper Montclair, NJ from $1,200 (50 Rentals)

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135 Forest St

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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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Pine Street Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Street Square

800 Bloomfield AveVerona, NJ 07044
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Brookdale Gardens Condo
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Gardens Condo

935 Broad StBloomfield, NJ 07003
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Seymour St. Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seymour St. Apartment

9-11 Seymour StMontclair, NJ 07042
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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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Cranetown Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cranetown Apartments

77 Orange RdMontclair, 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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Garrett Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garrett Village

948 Valley RdClifton, NJ 07013
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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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Maple Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Gardens

124 Maple AveMontclair, NJ 07042
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Notchwood Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Notchwood Commons

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. Martha Washington Apartments in the Maple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,595
Styertowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,735
Claremont HoldingsRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,749
Country Club Towers I and IISmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Eagle Rock Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,880
Glen Ridge ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,974
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 March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Montclair area is the $0.20 price per square foot 238 Claremont Ave Model at 238 Claremont Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Upper 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 Upper Montclair apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
238 Claremont Ave, Unit 2238 Claremont Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
Chanler at Montclair322BR,2BA$1.90
Oakes Pond at Bloomfield$2.46/sq.ft. - 2A.22BR,2BA$2.46
Verona Place2 BR Available2BR,2BA$2.79
The Hub Brookdale2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
Runnymede Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
Walden Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.50
Bradford ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$2.33
Eagle Rock Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85

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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

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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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