Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Montclair, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Montclair, NJ rent rose 11.4% year over year to a current median of $3,200/month. Renters are paying $326 more per month than last year, with the median rent below the peak of $3,375/month recorded in June 2026.
Vs. national rents
Montclair is 64.1% more expensive than the national median rent of $1,950/month, marking it as a pricier market for renters compared to the broader national landscape.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Montclair rent for $1,980/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,332/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,388/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,800/month. This range reflects the variation in rents across bedroom sizes in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Montclair
$3,200/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Montclair is $3,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Montclair
73
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Montclair rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Montclair, NJ
Average rent prices in Montclair have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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, NJ
Rent prices in Montclair vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Montclair is $2,900, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Montclair run $2,363 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,980 | No Change |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,331 | 4% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,387 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,795 | 7% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 11% | 35% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Montclair, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,900 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,770 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,900 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $4,187 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,980
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,331
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,387
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,795
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
35%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Montclair, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,770
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$4,187
The table above reflects average rent prices in Montclair, NJ, 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, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Montclair and City Of Orange by all bedroom counts and property types.
Montclair
64%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Montclair, NJ is 59% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,015
12%$2,200
5%$2,350
8%$2,550
12%$2,350
20%$2,000
4%$2,750
6%$2,000
8%$2,500
2%$2,744
1%$2,400
1%$3,200
9%Discover rentals in Montclair, NJ
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
82 Mission St, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
83 N Willow St #1, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montclair
143 Valley Rd Apt R1 #1R, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
133 Willowdale Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
3 beds
4.5 baths
$16,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
3 beds
4.5 baths
$16,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montclair
190 Fernwood Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
4 beds
3 baths
$9,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montclair
99 Claremont Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
147 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,450–$3,925
Apartment for rent
8h ago
34 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,363–$10,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
93 Pine St, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
39 39 and 41 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
39 N Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
24 Lexington Ave #3, Montclair, NJ 07042
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
4 Claremont Pl #2, Montclair, NJ 07042
4 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Montclair
470 Valley Rd #3, Montclair, NJ 07043
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
Studio
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
39m ago
House for rent in Montclair
4 Oakcroft Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
8h ago
34 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,363–$10,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
36 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
$2,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Montclair, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Montclair rental market.
How much is rent in Montclair?
The average rent in Montclair is $3,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Montclair?
Average rent prices in Montclair have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Montclair rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Montclair is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 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 $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Montclair?
Montclair's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,900 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available inventory at 37% of the market, followed by one-bedroom units at 29%.
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).