The Courtyard @ Clifton: In-Unit Washer & ...
1 Kowal St,
Clifton, NJ 07013
$2,450
1 Bed
Located just minutes west of New York City, Montclair State University offers a terrific scholarly environment in the northern New Jersey suburbs. Many of the most highly-ranked programs at Montclair State are part of the College of the Arts and the College of Education and Human Services. Multiple NJ Transit rail service stops near campus allow you to explore the surrounding area easily without a personal vehicle.
The area surrounding the main campus is mostly filled with residential neighborhoods, so there are lots of convenient options when it comes to finding a rental house or apartment nearby. If you plan on making your daily commute on foot, you’ll want to consider where on campus you’ll be spending the most time: Most of the major classrooms are clustered near the center, and the main administration building is located on the southeast corner.
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Montclair, NJ is $2,024 for a studio, $2,356 for one bedroom, $3,005 for two bedrooms, and $3,647 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montclair has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Studio
478 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,024/month
Average Rent
1 BR
642 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,356/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,050 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,005/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,493 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,647/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.