The Courtyard at Clifton
1 Kowal St,
Clifton, NJ 07013
$1,995 - $2,750
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
A quiet suburban campus just minutes from New York
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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.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Montclair, NJ is $2,056 for a studio, $2,442 for one bedroom, $3,042 for two bedrooms, and $3,347 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montclair has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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479 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,056/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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630 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,442/month
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2 BR
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1,045 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,042/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,596 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,347/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Montclair State University
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Montclair State University - Montclair, NJ (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Montclair State University - Montclair, NJ (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Montclair State University - Montclair, NJ (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Montclair State University - Montclair, NJ (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
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Public
Grades PK-5
684 Students
Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
Public
Grades K-5
266 Students
Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
388 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
618 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
512 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
203 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,968 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
- Van Vleck House & Gardens
- Edison National Historic Site
- Rifle Camp Park Observatory
- Fairfield Farm
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.