Montclair, NJ Rent History

119 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$3,021
1-year change
+4.6%
$132/mo
5-year change
+35.9%
$798/mo
10-year change
+68.6%
$1,229/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Montclair

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,811/mo0.0%
2017$1,852/mo+2.3%+2.3%
2018$1,951/mo+5.3%+7.7%
2019$2,031/mo+4.1%+12.1%
2020$2,081/mo+2.5%+14.9%
2021$2,234/mo+7.4%+23.4%
2022$2,477/mo+10.9%+36.8%
2023$2,648/mo+6.9%+46.2%
2024$2,826/mo+6.7%+56.0%
2025$2,891/mo+2.3%+59.6%
2026$3,045/mo+5.3%+68.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Montclair changed since 2016?

Median rent in Montclair, NJ was $1,811 in 2016-05 and is $3,021 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,210 per month over 10 years.

How much has Montclair rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Montclair, NJ has changed +35.9% ($798 per month). The current median is $3,021.

What has rent in Montclair done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Montclair, NJ has changed +68.6% ($1,229 per month). It is now $3,021.

Is rent in Montclair going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Montclair, NJ has increased +4.6% ($132/mo). Current median: $3,021.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.