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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Montclair, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Montclair rent stands today
Montclair, NJ rent rose 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,990/month. Renters today are paying $105 more per month than last year, with rent recovering from a trough of $2,700/month in October 2024 and sitting just below the peak of $3,400/month in June 2026.
Vs. national rents
Montclair runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, making it a pricier market for renters compared to the national landscape. The city has a total of 86 rentals, showing a limited inventory.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $2,152/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,212/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,650/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,950/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter in Montclair.
Neighborhood spotlight
Condos in Montclair saw a YoY rent increase of 24.6%, well above the citywide rise of 3.6%. This segment's growth is distinct compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Montclair
$2,990/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Montclair is $2,990 per month as of October 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,090 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Montclair
86
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,800, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Montclair run $2,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,152 | 19% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,212 | 7% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,650 | 3% |  3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,950 | 6% | 3% |
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 | $2,800 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,550 | No Change | 25% | |
Houses | $4,300 | 21% | 13% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,152
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,212
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
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
$2,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,550
Last year
25%
Houses
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
13%
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
57%higher than the national median
43%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Montclair, NJ is 10% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.
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5%Discover rentals in Montclair, NJ
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
79 Montclair Ave #5, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
29 Claremont Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
55 Grove St, Montclair, NJ 07042
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
3 beds
4.5 baths
$16,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
3 beds
4.5 baths
$16,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Montclair
37 Gray St, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
2 baths
$6,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
37 Washington St #3, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
3 baths
$5,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
147 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
2 baths
$4,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
55 Grove St, Montclair, NJ 07042
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
17 High St, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$1,845–$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
34 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,588–$10,017
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
55 Grove St, Montclair, NJ 07042
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
20 Madison Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
3 beds
1 bath
$2,990
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
39 N Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,575–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montclair
746 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07043
5 beds
4 baths
$8,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
17 High St, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$1,845–$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
850 Bloomfield Ave #2A, Montclair, NJ 07042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
34 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,588–$10,017
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $2,990 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Montclair?
Average rent prices in Montclair have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Montclair rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Montclair is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,090 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 $120,000/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).