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$3,500 / Month

81 Alexander Ave

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Montclair, NJ 07043

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    1.5

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  • Hardwood Floors
  • Fenced Lot
  • Deck
81 Alexander Ave
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Rare Upper Montclair Rental! Spacious and sunny, first floor, 3 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in a two-Family home on a private, park-like, 1-Acre lot. This first floor unit offers an updated kitchen, formal dining room, big living room and three large bedrooms. Tenants have access to the basement for laundry and storage. The unit comes with 2+ parking spaces, and shared use of the yard. You will love the location in Upper Montclair - surrounded by several parks and Alonzo Bonsal Nature Preserve. You are also a short drive to the Upper Montclair Village, Montclair State University and tons of local shopping options and restaurants. Pet Friendly. $100/month for dogs over 50 lbs. Tenant pays for electricity & gas for heat and hot water. Landlord pays for water/sewer. Available immediately! Flexible lease terms available.

81 Alexander Ave is a house located in Essex County and the 07043 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Montclair Public School District attendance zone.

* 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.

House Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
  • Fenced Lot
  • Deck

Contact

  • Listed by PIERCE CONWAY | GardenStateMLS#NJ
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City - Montclair

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
  • Fenced Lot
  • Deck
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Montclair State University
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Bloomfield College
Drive: 9 min 4.7 mi
Berkeley College
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
Passaic County C.C., Passaic
Drive: 9 min 6.1 mi
81 Alexander Ave is within 5 minutes or 1.9 miles from Montclair State University. It is also near Bloomfield College and Berkeley College.
Schools
Northeast Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
360 Students
Attendance Zone
Bradford School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
385 Students
Attendance Zone
Mt Hebron Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
610 Students
Attendance Zone
Renaissance Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
213 Students
Attendance Zone
Montclair High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,968 Students
Attendance Zone
Lacordaire Academy
Private High School
Grades 9-12
62 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Montclair include Grove Street, located 5.8 miles from 81 Alexander Ave. 81 Alexander Ave is near Newark Liberty International, located 17.5 miles or 21 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 24.0 miles or 41 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Grove Street
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Silver Lake
Drive: 12 min 6.1 mi
Branch Brook Park
Drive: 12 min 6.3 mi
Davenport Avenue
Drive: 13 min 6.6 mi
Bloomfield Avenue
Drive: 12 min 6.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Mountain Avenue
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Montclair Heights
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Upper Montclair
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Montclair State University
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Watchung Avenue
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
 Drive: 21 min 17.5 mi
LaGuardia
 Drive: 41 min 24.0 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 81 Alexander Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Allwood Shopping Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Richfield Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Clifton Plaza
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
81 Alexander Ave has 3 shopping centers within 3.0 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
 Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Van Vleck House & Gardens
 Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Edison National Historic Site
 Drive: 15 min 6.7 mi
Branch Brook Park
 Drive: 14 min 7.5 mi
Richard W. DeKorte Park
 Drive: 18 min 10.4 mi
81 Alexander Ave has 5 parks within 10.4 miles, including Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, Van Vleck House & Gardens, and Edison National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Essex County Hospital Center
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
St. Mary's General Hospital
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 4.7 mi
81 Alexander Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.7 miles, the nearest is Essex County Hospital Center which is 3.3 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Governors Island Support Center
Drive: 30 min 19.7 mi
Military Ocean Terminal
Drive: 29 min 21.9 mi
Naval Station NY Stapleton Site
Drive: 45 min 31.5 mi
81 Alexander Ave has 3 military bases within 31.5 miles, the nearest is Governors Island Support Center which is 19.7 miles away and a 30 minute drive.

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