What's the average rent in Montclair, NJ?

Rental Market Trends in Montclair, NJ

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Montclair, NJ is $2,891 per month, which is 48% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,891

1.4%$41 increase month-over-month

1.4%$41 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

122

APARTMENTS

$2,899

HOUSES

$5,500

TOWNHOUSES

$3,200

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Montclair, NJ at $2,899 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,500 per month. Townhomes average $3,200 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,275
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$3,750
4 Bedrooms	$5,200
All	$2,891

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Montclair, NJ is $2,275 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,750 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,200 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,850
2 Bedrooms	$3,500
3 Bedrooms	$4,750
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,200

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Montclair, NJ is $1,850 per month, followed by $3,500 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $4,750 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,150
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$2,844

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Montclair, NJ is $2,150 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.