Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

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Montclair State University - Montclair, NJ

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A quiet suburban campus just minutes from New York

Public Suburban Public Transportation Rail Service Red Hawks

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 January 2025, the average apartment rent in Montclair, NJ is $2,024 for a studio, $2,331 for one bedroom, $2,977 for two bedrooms, and $3,605 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montclair has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 479 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,024/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 640 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,331/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 997 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,977/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,531 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,605/month

    Average Rent

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

  • Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
  • Van Vleck House & Gardens
  • Edison National Historic Site
  • Rifle Camp Park Observatory
  • Fairfield Farm

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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