Montclair, NJ Rent History

122 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$3,114
1-year change
+2.0%
$61/mo
5-year change
+31.6%
$747/mo
10-year change
+64.8%
$1,225/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Montclair

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,882/mo—0.0%
2017$1,924/mo+2.2%+2.2%
2018$2,024/mo+5.2%+7.5%
2019$2,103/mo+3.9%+11.7%
2020$2,157/mo+2.6%+14.6%
2021$2,308/mo+7.0%+22.6%
2022$2,561/mo+11.0%+36.1%
2023$2,729/mo+6.6%+45.0%
2024$2,904/mo+6.4%+54.3%
2025$2,979/mo+2.6%+58.3%
2026$3,103/mo+4.2%+64.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Montclair changed since 2016?

Median rent in Montclair, NJ was $1,882 in 2016-05 and is $3,114 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,232 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 +31.6% ($747 per month). The current median is $3,114.

What has rent in Montclair done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Montclair, NJ has changed +64.8% ($1,225 per month). It is now $3,114.

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

Year over year, median rent in Montclair, NJ has increased +2.0% ($61/mo). Current median: $3,114.

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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.