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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Picnic area
  • Vibrant community
  • Spacious layout
  • Shared laundry room
  • Outdoor

Location

14 Walden Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA
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Property Overview

Walden Apartments is a highly rated option, earning strong scores across overall experience, amenities, location, pricing, and trustworthiness. Residents can expect excellent value for money along with appealing features such as hardwood floors, a spacious layout, shared laundry room, outdoor picnic area, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Walden Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Walden Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher
  • Outdoor space

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,000 sqft$2,700 /mo1 unit availableNewer white shaker kitchen cabinets with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring and updated bathroom available for 5/9/26. Ground floor unit with lots of light. 1 parking place in lot.

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Amenities for Walden Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningHeat, Hot Water

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor Space
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One-time. Refundable.

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About Walden Apartments

HomeApartments in Montclair Walden Apartments

Newer white shaker kitchen cabinets with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring and updated bathroom available for 5/9/26. Ground floor unit with lots of light. 1 parking place in lot.


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Walden Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Walden Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Walden Apartments
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Walden Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A 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.
Walden Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Walden Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Walden Apartments 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 Walden Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 Walden Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Montclair

2-bedroom apartments at Walden Apartments cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Montclair.

Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Montclair
A table of studio rental data trends in Montclair
MonthMedian 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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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$108,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $108,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,700.
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Schools near Walden Apartments

Central School

180 hillside ave

glen ridge, NJ, 7028

PK, K-2Public

Essex Junior Academy

520 pompton ave

cedar grove, NJ, 7009

K-8Public

Essex Fells School

102 hawthorne rd

essex fells, NJ, 7021

PK, K-6Public
A+

Central Elementary School

33 cleveland st

orange, NJ, 7050

K-2Public

Harrison School

104 gray st

west caldwell, NJ, 7006

PK, KPublic
B+
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Montclair near 14 Walden Pl

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 14 Walden Pl, Montclair

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 14 Walden Pl

Whole Foods Market
701 Bloomfield Ave
Henry's Fine Foods
318 Bloomfield Ave
Kings Food Markets
265 Pompton Ave
Krauszer's Food Store
645 Bloomfield Ave
Krauszer's Food Store
24 Grove Ave

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