Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Montclair, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Montclair, NJ rent rose 5.1% year over year, with a current median of $3,013/month. This marks a modest increase in rents compared to last year, reflecting ongoing market strength despite a recent month-over-month decline of 4.3%.
Compared to national trends
Montclair runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier markets. The city offers 113 total rentals, with a high average price per square foot of $8.45.
Price ranges
Studios in Montclair rent for $1,995/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,125/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,250/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,975/month. Apartments make up 84.8% of rentals with a median rent of $2,850/month, while houses command a median of $5,400/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Montclair
$3,013/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Montclair is $3,013 per month as of September 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,113 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Montclair
113
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 5% 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 $2,850, whereas a house costs $5,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Montclair run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,995 |  4% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,125 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,250 | 4% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,975 | 4% | 23% |
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 | $2,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,400 | 16% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,975
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
23%
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
$2,850
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
16%
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
59%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Montclair, NJ is 37% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,195
30%$2,300
4%$2,450
2%$2,512
2%$2,750
2%$2,100
7%$2,750
3%$2,100
1%$2,595
5%$2,735
1%$3,150
12%$2,800
11%Discover rentals in Montclair, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
613 Bloomfield Ave #2B, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
143 Valley Rd Apt R1 #1R, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
138 Lincoln St #B4, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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
Apartment for rent in Montclair
238 Park St #2, Montclair, NJ 07042
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
2 beds
2 baths
$4,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
147 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$3,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
416 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250–$2,300
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
181 Forest St #3, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3h ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
17 High St, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$1,985
Apartment for rent
18h ago
180 Orange Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Montclair
69 Gordonhurst Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,600
House for rent
4d ago
84 Pine St, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
47 Greenwood Ave #1, Montclair, NJ 07042
5 beds
2.5 baths
$5,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
147 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$3,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
79 Valley Rd #B, Montclair, NJ 07042
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,595
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
181 Forest St #3, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3h ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
17 High St, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$1,985
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 $3,013 per month as of September 12, 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 5% since last year.
How does Montclair rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Montclair is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,113 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 $121,000/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, June offers the lowest rents in Montclair while March sees the highest, with approximately a 6% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).