Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Montclair, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Montclair rent stands today
Montclair, NJ rent rose 15.2% year over year, with a current median of $3,225/month. Renters are paying $239 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 3.7% month over month from the peak of $3,400 in June 2026.
Vs. national rents
Montclair runs roughly 1.7× the national median of $1,930/month, placing it among pricier markets for renters seeking housing options in New Jersey. The city has a total of 86 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Montclair rent for $2,195/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,150/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,450/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $6,750/month. The 1 Bed and 3 Bed segments diverge from the citywide trend.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1 Bed segment in Montclair fell 2.3% year over year while the 3 Bed segment slipped 3.8%, diverging from the citywide rise of 15.2%. This contrast shows variation in rent changes by bedroom size within Montclair, NJ.
Median rent
Median rent in Montclair
$3,225/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Montclair is $3,225 per month as of July 2026. This is 67% above the national average rent, or $1,295 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Montclair
86
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Montclair rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Montclair, NJ
Average rent prices in Montclair have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $3,063, whereas a house costs $5,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Montclair run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,195 | 2% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $2,150 |  1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,450 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,850 | 5% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $6,750 | 9% | 2% |
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 | $3,063 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,950 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,900 | 54% | No Change | |
Rooms | $4,187 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,750
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
2%
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
$3,063
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$5,900
Last 30 days
54%
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
67%higher than the national median
30%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Montclair, NJ is 29% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,500
50%$2,297
6%$2,475
14%$2,535
9%$2,850
25%$2,050
3%$2,720
4%$2,000
7%$2,550
2%$2,736
3%$2,650
10%$2,600
11%Discover rentals in Montclair, NJ
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
14 Hamilton Ter #1, Montclair, NJ 07043
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
143 Valley Rd Apt R1 #1R, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
77 Orange Rd #A, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,565
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
1d ago
93 Pine St, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
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
40 Oakwood Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
5 beds
2.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Montclair
3 Christopher Ct, Montclair, NJ 07042
5 beds
4.5 baths
$9,500
House for rent
2d ago
147 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$3,705
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
77 Orange Rd #A, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,565
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
51m ago
Condo for rent in Montclair
40 Warman St #1, Montclair, NJ 07042
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,850
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
4h ago
34 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,975–$10,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
77 Orange Rd #A, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,565
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
34 Montclair Ave #2, Montclair, NJ 07042
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
627 Valley Rd #C, Montclair, NJ 07043
2 beds
1 bath
$3,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
45 Essex Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$3,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
77 Orange Rd #A, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,565
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
51m ago
Condo for rent in Montclair
40 Warman St #1, Montclair, NJ 07042
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,850
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
14 Hamilton Ter #1, Montclair, NJ 07043
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4h ago
34 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,975–$10,000
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 $3,225 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Montclair?
Average rent prices in Montclair have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Montclair rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Montclair is 67% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,295 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 $129,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Montclair?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Montclair average around $2,260/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,950/month.
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).