Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Montclair, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Montclair

$2,387/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montclair is $2,387 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $487 more per month.

$2.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montclair

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montclair rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Montclair, CA

Average rent prices in Montclair have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Montclair, CA

Rent prices in Montclair vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Montclair is $2,150, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Montclair run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,575

4%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,745

35%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,297

12%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,247

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,900

No Change

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,745

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,297

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,247

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Montclair, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Montclair, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Montclair and Avocado Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Montclair

Median rent price$2,387
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,575
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montclair, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Avocado Heights, CA.

Discover rentals in Montclair, CA

9382 Pradera - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Apartment for rent in Montclair

9382 Pradera

9382 Pradera Ave, Montclair, CA 91763

2 beds

1 bath

$2,008

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
9387 Pradera Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

9387 Pradera Ave

9387 Pradera Ave, Montclair, CA 91763

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5386 Kingsley St - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

House for rent in Montclair

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4914 Olive St - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Apartment for rent in Montclair

2 beds

2 baths

$2,675

Price dropped $250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Montclair, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Montclair rental market.

How much is rent in Montclair?

The average rent in Montclair is $2,387 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montclair?

Average rent prices in Montclair have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Montclair rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montclair is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $487 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montclair?

To comfortably afford rent in Montclair, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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