$3,475
/ Month
157 Forest St Unit 1
Montclair, NJ 07042
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973-310-7360
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
1,200 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Deck
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Corner Lot
- Home Office
157 Forest St Unit 1
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About This Home
Available Now
Sunny two bedroom apartment with a finished basement and top-notch location. This unit is recently renovated boasting central air, laundry in-unit, parking, and a huge back deck. The living spaces are over sized, with a proper dining room separate from the living room. The kitchen is loaded with a 5 burner range, dishwasher, built-in microwave, and quartz counters. The finished basement is a perfect space for exercise, hobbies, or working from home and features a full size washer and dryer. One parking space is included with opportunities for additional spaces. All of this just two blocks from the vibrant Walnut Street business district with restaurants, shops, trains to NYC and more! Pet friendly!
157 Forest St is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07042 ZIP Code.
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Home Details
Home Type
Quadruplex
Year Built
Built in 1900 | Remodeled
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Main Floor Bedroom
1 Full Bathroom
2 Bedrooms
Finished Basement
Front Basement Entry
Home Design
Tile
Interior Spaces
Recreation Room
Wood Flooring
Home Office
Living Room
1,200 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
Gas Oven or Range
Dishwasher
Laundry
Laundry Room
Dryer
Washer
Listing and Financial Details
Assessor Parcel Number 1613-03307-0000-00027-0001-
Tenant pays for electric, gas, heat, hot water, trash removal
Lot Details
31,799 Sq Ft Lot
Corner Lot
Property is zoned R2
Outdoor Features
Deck
Parking
Assigned Parking
Parking Lot
Off-Street Parking
2 Parking Spaces
Schools
Magnet Elementary And Middle School
Montclair High School
Utilities
Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Gas Water Heater
Standard Electricity
Community Details
Pet Policy
Limit on the number of pets
Pet Size Limit
Contact
- Listed by PIERCE CONWAY | GardenStateMLS#NJ
- Phone Number
- Contact
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Source
Garden State Multiple Listing Service, LLC
Copyright © 2026 Garden State MLS, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Location
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Located just 12 miles west of Manhattan, Montclair combines metropolitan convenience with tree-lined neighborhood charm. The township features diverse architecture, from historic Victorians to contemporary homes, spread across six commercial districts. Montclair Center and Upper Montclair offer an array of shops and restaurants. The community's parks provide outdoor recreation opportunities, including the 33-acre Mountainside Park and the seasonal displays at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. Current rental trends show steady growth, with average one-bedroom apartments commanding $2,340 monthly, reflecting a 2.2% year-over-year increase, while two-bedroom units average $2,947 with a 4% annual increase.
Montclair State University anchors the township's educational landscape, while cultural attractions include the Montclair Art Museum, Wellmont Theater, and the annual Montclair Film Festival.
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Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Deck
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.5 mi |
157 Forest St Unit 1 is within 6 minutes or 2.5 miles from Bloomfield College. It is also near Montclair State University and Caldwell College.
Transportation options available in Montclair include Grove Street, located 3.6 miles from 157 Forest St Unit 1. 157 Forest St Unit 1 is near Newark Liberty International, located 12.2 miles or 22 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 24.8 miles or 44 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 22 min | 12.2 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 44 min | 24.8 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 157 Forest St Unit 1.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
157 Forest St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Van Vleck House & Gardens
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.8 mi |
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.3 mi |
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Turtle Back Zoo
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.1 mi |
157 Forest St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 7.1 miles, including Van Vleck House & Gardens, Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, and Edison National Historic Site.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.8 mi |
157 Forest St Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 5.8 miles, the nearest is Essex County Hospital Center which is 3.8 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 27 min | 16.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 18.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 33 min | 20.5 mi |
157 Forest St Unit 1 has 3 military bases within 20.5 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 16.1 miles away and a 27 minute drive.
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157 Forest St
Montclair, NJ 07042