Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Montclair, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Montclair

$2,495/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montclair is $2,495 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $545 more per month.

$2.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montclair

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montclair rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,365, whereas a house costs $2,954. 1-bedroom apartments in Montclair run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

10%

118%

1 bedroom

$1,825

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,495

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,400

2%

14%

4 bedroom

$3,395

11%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

118%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

19%

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$2,495
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montclair, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Avocado Heights, CA.

Discover rentals in Montclair, CA

10416 Via Clara - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Montclair

Very clean unfurnished room in quiet community

10416 Via Clara, Montclair, CA 91763

1 bed

1 bath

$500

House for rent

Available Jun 14

4860 Canoga st. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

4860 Canoga st.

4860 Canoga St, Montclair, CA 91763

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

5152 San Bernardino St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Montclair

Apartment - Montclair, CA

5152 San Bernardino St, Montclair, CA 91763

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

4575 Canoga St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Montclair

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $2,495 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montclair?

Average rent prices in Montclair have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Montclair rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montclair is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $545 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 $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Montclair?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Montclair, CA is $1,895, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $2,411.

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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