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Rental Market Trends in Montclair, NJ

What is the average rent in Montclair, NJ?

$2,434/month

Average Rent

628 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

Montclair, NJ Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Montclair, NJ is $2,434 per month. This is 48% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Montclair one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Montclair average $2,042 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Montclair average $2,434 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Montclair average $3,040 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Montclair average $3,333 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,042/month
478 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,434/month
628 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,040/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,333/month
1,596 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,180/month
50 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,642/month
157 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,750/month
0 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Montclair, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $50 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Montclair, NJ
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Montclair, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
10% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
67% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Montclair, NJ?

Because the average rent in Montclair is $2,434, you’ll want to make about $8,113 per month or $97,356 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.

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Montclair, NJ

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Apartment communities in Montclair we think you'll love

Royal Bloomfield

Royal Bloomfield

620 Bloomfield Ave,
Bloomfield, NJ 07003

$2,651 - $2,757

Studio - 2 Beds

The Vestry

The Vestry

147 Bloomfield Ave,
Montclair, NJ 07042

$2,450 - $3,925

Studio - 1 Bed

The Clair

The Clair

37 Orange Rd,
Montclair, NJ 07042

$3,185 - $5,550

1-2 Beds

BELLCLAIRE, LLC

BELLCLAIRE, LLC

691 Bloomfield Ave,
Montclair, NJ 07042

$2,725 - $3,950

1-2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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