Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Montclair, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Montclair

$2,199/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montclair is $2,199 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $299 more per month.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montclair

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montclair rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,062, whereas a house costs $3,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Montclair run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,062.

Listings

Studio

$1,749

4%

88%

1 bedroom

$2,100

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,078

5%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,150

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,900

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,749

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

88%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,078

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last year

6%

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$2,199
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montclair, CA is equal to the median rent in Avocado Heights, CA.

Discover rentals in Montclair, CA

Pradera 9387 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

Pradera 9387

9387 Pradera Ave, Montclair, CA 91763

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

4465 Bonnie Brae St ##2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Montclair

10495 Adobe Ct #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Montclair

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montclair

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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 $2,199 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montclair?

Average rent prices in Montclair have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Montclair rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montclair is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $299 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 $88,000/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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