Montclair Gardens
39-41 N Fullerton Ave,
Montclair, NJ 07042
1-2 Beds | $2,575 - $2,995
Rental Market Trends in Montclair, NJ
What is the average rent in Montclair, NJ?
$2,349/month
Average Rent
634 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Montclair, NJ is $2,349 per month. This is 43% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Montclair one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Montclair, you can expect to pay about $1,984 per month for a studio, $2,349 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,984 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,628 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Montclair, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $9 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Montclair, NJ
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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2%
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14%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
66%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Montclair?
Based on current rent prices, Pine Street Historic District and Town Center Historic District" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Montclair.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Montclair?
Based on current rent prices, Town Center Historic District and Pine Street Historic District" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Montclair.
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Which Montclair neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Montclair with the most apartments available are Town Center Historic District and Pine Street Historic District" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Montclair, NJ?
Because the average rent in Montclair is $2,349, you’ll want to make about $7,830 per month or $93,960 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Montclair, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Montclair, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.