5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Outdoor kitchen
- Stainless steel appliances
- Outdoor fire pit
- Convenient laundry center
Location
Montclair, NJ 07042, USA
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Property Overview
Montclair Gardens offers strong overall value with an 8.3/10 expert rating, including a perfect price score and high marks for location, amenities, and transparent property information. Renters benefit from convenient outdoor spaces featuring an outdoor kitchen and fire pit, modern stainless steel appliances, and a convenient laundry center, plus strong pet-friendliness supported by nearby pet services. The property’s 40 photos and strong value-for-money standing help provide a clear view of what to expect.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Images Available- Outdoor space
- Pet friendly
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| Montclair Gardens - Studio | Studio | 1 bath | 450 sqft | $1,995 /mo | |||
| Montclair Gardens - 1BR | 1 bed | 1 bath | 750 sqft | $2,475 /mo | |||
| Montclair Gardens - 2BR 2BTH | 2 bed | 2 bath | $2,950 /mo | ||||
| Montclair Gardens - 2BR | 2 bed | 1 bath | 995 sqft | $2,995 /mo |
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Amenities for Montclair Gardens
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Fitness Center | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About Montclair Gardens
Welcome to Montclair Gardens, a historic rental community in the iconic Montclair, New Jersey. Featuring studios, and 1, and 2-bedroom apartments for rent housed in a well-kept, historic red-brick building, Montclair Gardens is where you’ll find an outdoor kitchen, hot and water inclusion, stainless steel appliances, an on-site fitness gym, chef's BBQ grill, an outdoor fire pit, and a convenient laundry center. At Montclair Gardens, we also place you only a 10-minute walk from the city’s top dining and shopping destinations in Montclair, New Jersey.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Montclair Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Montclair Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Montclair Gardens offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Montclair Gardens is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Montclair Gardens is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Montclair Gardens does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Montclair Gardens provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Montclair Gardens is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Montclair Gardens compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
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Rent trends in Montclair
Studio apartments at Montclair Gardens cost about 25% less than the average rent price for studios in Montclair.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 5% higher than 1-bedrooms in Montclair.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Montclair Gardens to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Montclair.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Montclair
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,858 |
| June 2024 | $2,049 |
| July 2024 | $2,264 |
| August 2024 | $2,280 |
| September 2024 | $1,984 |
| October 2024 | $1,995 |
| November 2024 | $1,995 |
| December 2024 | $1,995 |
| January 2025 | $1,995 |
| February 2025 | $1,997 |
| March 2025 | $1,995 |
| April 2025 | $1,862 |
| May 2025 | $1,891 |
| June 2025 | $1,810 |
| July 2025 | $1,831 |
| August 2025 | $1,982 |
| September 2025 | $2,089 |
| October 2025 | $2,129 |
| November 2025 | $1,944 |
| December 2025 | $1,812 |
| January 2026 | $2,316 |
| February 2026 | $2,462 |
| March 2026 | $2,121 |
| April 2026 | $2,226 |
| May 2026 | $2,669 |
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Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$79,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $79,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,995.
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Schools near Montclair Gardens
Central School
180 hillside ave
glen ridge, NJ, 7028
PK, K-2Public
Essex Junior Academy
520 pompton ave
cedar grove, NJ, 7009
K-8Public
Central Elementary School
33 cleveland st
orange, NJ, 7050
K-2Public
Essex Fells School
102 hawthorne rd
essex fells, NJ, 7021
PK, K-6Public
A+
Hornblower Early Edudcation Elementary School
229 main st
belleville, NJ, 7109
PKPublic
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Getting around NJ 07042 near Montclair
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for Montclair, NJ 07042
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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