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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 value with a high expert rating, especially for price, location, and amenities. Renters may appreciate the 40 photos, outdoor spaces, nearby pet services, and features like an outdoor kitchen, stainless steel appliances, an outdoor fire pit, and a convenient laundry center.
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
Less expensive- High school nearby
- Fitness center
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
- Less expensive
- Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.7 miles away
- Fitness center
- The gym is just a few steps away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.6 miles away
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Rent trends in Montclair
Studio apartments at Montclair Gardens cost about 16% less than the average rent price for studios in Montclair.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 11% higher than 1-bedrooms in Montclair.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Montclair Gardens to be 7% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Montclair.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Montclair
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,599 |
| June 2026 | $2,049 |
| July 2026 | $1,981 |
| August 2026 | $2,028 |
| September 2026 | $2,137 |
| October 2026 | $2,361 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at Montclair?
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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
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
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional 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
7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Explore the area around Montclair
Whole Foods Market
701 Bloomfield Ave
Krauszer's Food Store
300 Broad St
Kings Food Markets
265 Pompton Ave
Henry's Fine Foods
318 Bloomfield Ave
Royal India Catering & Grocery
116 Broughton Ave
Vesa Dresses
408 Bloomfield Ave
Free People
469 Bloomfield Ave
Anthropologie
470 Bloomfield Ave
Beau Brummel
27 Church St
Oska Montclair LLC
5 Church St
Trend Coffee & Tea House LLC
411 Bloomfield Ave
The Teacompany Cafe
8 S Fullerton Ave
Kung Fu Tea
375 Bloomfield Ave
Coffee Shop & Espresso Bar
49 Church St
Java Love Coffee Roasting Co
49 Church St
MM By Morimoto
193 Glenridge Ave
The Splendid Rooftop
690 Bloomfield Ave
Egan & Sons
118 Walnut St
Tierneys Tavern
136 Valley Rd
Fitzgerald's 1928
13 Herman St
Le French Dad Boulangerie
10 Church St
Chip City
2 Church St
Libelula Bakery & Kitchen
5 N Fullerton Ave
Plum Bakery
179 Glenridge Ave
Jayce Baudry French Pastry
17 Church St
Avis Campbell Gardens
Lackawanna Plaza
Playground
Porter Park
Playground
Cuban Pete's
428 Bloomfield Ave
Empanada or Nada
454 Bloomfield Ave
Eleven South
11 S Fullerton Ave
sweetgreen
460 Bloomfield Ave
Trend Coffee & Tea House LLC
411 Bloomfield Ave
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