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Montclair, NJ

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Montclair’s natural surroundings and artistic splendor don’t go unnoticed

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Nestled in the foothills of First Watchung Mountain, Montclair’s natural surroundings don’t (more like, can’t) go unnoticed by anyone. Mills Reservation County Park and Eagle Rock Preservation afford residents and visitors alike miles of hiking trails to explore and panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline.

This small town is more than a small town – it’s an artistic community! Art galleries, museums, and entertainment venues are found in Montclair’s downtown area along Bloomfield Avenue. The Wellmont Theater is the city’s go-to spot for comedic relief and concerts.

In walking distance of Montclair apartments, you’ll discover a plethora of international fare, a vibrant art scene, bakeries, boutiques, and bars. Residents highly enjoy living in a commuter city with convenient access to railroads and freeways. About seven NJ Transit Rail stations make up this community, with the Montclair-Boonton Line destination being NY Penn Station. The city has always been somewhat of a railroad town since its early days – the first railroad was established in 1856. In addition to transit, Montclair is home to Montclair State University campus.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Montclair, NJ is $2,015 for a studio, $2,353 for one bedroom, $2,972 for two bedrooms, and $3,590 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montclair has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,353/month
644 Sq Ft
House
$3,184/month
345 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,616/month
0 Sq Ft
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Transportation

90

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Hillside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK & 3-5

541 Students

8
out of 10

Watchung Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

394 Students

6
out of 10

Bradford School

Public

Grades PK-5

385 Students

6
out of 10

Northeast Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

360 Students

6
out of 10

Edgemont Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

266 Students

6
out of 10

Mt Hebron Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

610 Students

6
out of 10

Glenfield Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

548 Students

5
out of 10

Renaissance Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

213 Students

5
out of 10

Montclair High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,968 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Van Vleck House & Gardens
  • Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
  • Edison National Historic Site
  • Branch Brook Park
  • Turtle Back Zoo

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 February 2025.