Montclair, NJ rental market

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Last updated August 29, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Montclair, NJ is $2,850.

Average rent

$2,850

Month-over-month change

-$40

Year-over-year change

-$150

Available rentals

130

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,300 to $17,900.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,2001
$1,3001
$1,5001
$1,6002
$1,7002
$1,8002
$1,9006
$2,0007
$2,1007
$2,2006
$2,3009
$2,40015
$2,50014
$2,6007
$2,7005
$2,80011
$2,9006
$3,0005
$3,1004
$3,2009
$3,3008
$3,4005
$3,5005
$3,6005
$3,7002
$3,8002
$3,9008
$4,0006
$4,1002
$4,2002
$4,4004
$4,5005
$4,6001
$4,7002
$4,8001
$4,9002
$5,000+10

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $150 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,900$3,000
Feb$2,900$3,104
Mar$3,100$3,000
Apr$2,700$2,950
May$2,800$2,900
Jun$2,700$2,779
Jul$2,950$2,850
Aug$3,070$2,890
Sep$3,000No data
Oct$3,310No data
Nov$3,035No data
Dec$3,100No data

Market temperature

The Montclair, NJ rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Montclair, NJ is 36% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Montclair, NJ?

The average rent in Montclair, NJ is $2,850.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Montclair, NJ?

Houses in Montclair, NJ rent between $1,300 - $17,900 with an average rent of $2,850.

3. How has the rent in Montclair, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Montclair, NJ decreased by $150

4. How much has the rent in Montclair, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Montclair, NJ decreased by $40

5. How many available rentals are there in Montclair, NJ?

There are currently 130 rentals available in Montclair, NJ.

6. How do rent prices in Montclair, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in Montclair, NJ is $2,850 — 35.71% higher the national average of $2,100.