What is the average rent in Montclair?

The median asking rent in Montclair is $5,500/mo across 6 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Montclair?

At the 30% rule, the $5,500/mo median asking rent in Montclair takes about $220,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Montclair?

6% of Montclair's 6,142 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Montclair right now?

6 rentals are available in Montclair right now, across the 6 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Montclair cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Montclair's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Montclair, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Montclair is $5,500/mo across 6 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate) — 32% above the SF Bay Area average and 150% above the national one. 6% of the 6,142 people here rent. Fairway tracks 6 Montclair properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Montclair?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
2 Bedroom	$2,900/mo	17%	1	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$5,600/mo	83%	5	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Montclair, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Montclair's $5,500/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Montclair

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Montclair pay in rent (Census data).

$1,500–$1,999

12%

$2,000+

88%

Is Montclair a good place to live?

Yes: Montclair grades A overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA-

Outdoor ActivitiesA+

WalkabilityB+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Montclair$5,5006A

Shepherd Canyon$5,3409A

Glen Highlands—0A

Oakmore—1A

Crocker Highland—1A

Forestland$2,7505A

Piedmont Pines$5,4483A

Glenview$1,92310A+

Merriwood$2,7777A

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Montclair.

Population6,142

Median Income$250K

White

59%

Asian

21%

Two or More

Hispanic

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Montclair get to work.

Drive Alone38%

Walk/Bike1%

Work from Home45%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Montclair.

Home Types

Single Family

95%

Small Apt Building

Large Apt Building

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

10%

1960–1979

23%

1940–1959

43%

Before 1939

19%

Renting in Montclair, explained

What is the average rent in Montclair?: The median asking rent in Montclair is $5,500/mo across 6 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Montclair a good place to live?: Yes: Montclair grades A overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Montclair?: At the 30% rule, the $5,500/mo median asking rent in Montclair takes about $220,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Montclair?: 6% of Montclair's 6,142 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Montclair right now?: 6 rentals are available in Montclair right now, across the 6 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Montclair cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Montclair's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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Do you have every listing, or just partners?: We search everything we can reach: the major portals, Craigslist, property management sites, and buildings that only list on their own page. Most of what you see comes from properties that pay us nothing.
Is a real person involved?: Your agent is AI. It searches, calls properties, and books tours. A human on our team steps in when something needs judgment, like a lease clause that looks wrong.
What if I already found a place?: Tell us and we'll pressure-test it: the real monthly cost, what's in the lease, and whether something better posted this week. If it's the right place, we'll say so.

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