Rental Units

Affordable Rental Units Administered by the Township

The affordable rental housing opportunities listed below are maintained by the Township of Montclair.    

Valley & Bloom (34 Valley Road)

A residential rental community in the heart of Montclair, Valley & Bloom offers 26 one-, two-, and three-bedroom affordable apartments to income qualified applicants. More information here.

Alister

  • 17 Affordable Apartment(s)
  • 1 Bed · 2 Bed
  • Income Levels:  Low · Moderate
  • Montclair residents and/or employees of either Montclair Township or Montclair Board of Education will be contacted before other applicants.
  • 3 or More Stories
  • Elevator
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Credit Check Required
  • Co-Signers Allowed
  • Utilities Included in Rent: Trash
  • $500 pet fee + $30 per month per dog + $50 per month per cat. 2 pet max.
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • Parking options include $130 per month for covered parking per spot, and $105 a month for uncovered parking per spot. If you do not use the parking you are not required to pay this fee.
  • Exercise Room · Business Center · Pool · BBQ Area · Clubroom · Pet Play Area · Concierge Service · Fire Pit Lounge · Internet Cafe
  • Ceiling Fan · Hardwood Floor · Tile Floor · Dishwasher · Granite Countertop · Cable Ready · High-Speed Internet Ready · Microwave · Garbage Disposal · Stainless Steel Appliances · Central AC · Refrigerator · Stove

 

HOMECorp Rentals

There are a variety of rental properties scattered throughout the Township that are owned and operated by HOMECorp, a local non-profit corporation whose mission includes the development and operation of affordable housing.

192-194 Bloomfield Avenue

This project includes 11 market-rate and 1 one-bedroom affordable units.

Montclarion at Bay Street Station

The Montclarion, located near the intersection of Bloomfield Avenue and Pine Street, includes 1 two-bedroom, low-income unit and 1 three bedroom, moderate-income unit.

  • 2 Affordable Apartments
  • 2 Bed · 3 Bed
  • Income Levels: Low · Moderate
  • Montclair residents and/or employees of either Montclair Township or Montclair Board of Education will be contacted before other applicants.
  • 3 or More Stories
  • Elevator
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Credit Check Required
  • Co-Signers Allowed
  • Utilities Included in Rent: Water
  • Pets allowed. Restrictions and fees apply
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • Optional garage parking is available for $100 per month.
  • Exercise Room · Business Center · Rooftop Deck
  • Central AC

 

The Vestry

The Vestry. The Vestry is a 5-story, 86-unit multi-family mixed-use building with eight affordable apartments located at 147 Bloomfield Avenue that was completed in in 2019.

  • 8 Apartment(s)
  • Studios · 2 Bed · 3 Bed
  • Income Levels: Very Low · Low · Moderate
  • Montclair residents and/or employees of either Montclair Township or Montclair Board of Education will be contacted before other applicants.
  • 3 or More Stories
  • Elevator
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Credit Check Required
  • No Co-Signers Allowed
  • Utilities Included in Rent: Sewer · Trash · Water
  • Pets are allowed for an additional fee: $500 1 time fee for dogs plus $50/month and $250 1 time fee for cats plus $25/month. Limit 2 pets per apartment. Weight limit 50 lbs. Breed restrictions apply, contact leasing office for more information.
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • Parking at $150 per month
  • Exercise Room · Rooftop resident lounge
  • Dishwasher · Microwave · Washer and Dryer · Refrigerator · Stove

 

The Westerly

The Westerly is a three-story, mixed-use 11-unit apartment building with two affordable apartments built in 2020 and located at 256 Park Street.

  • 2 Affordable Apartment(s)
  • 1 Bed · 2 Bed
  • Income Levels: Low · Moderate
  • Montclair residents and/or employees of either Montclair Township or Montclair Board of Education will be contacted before other applicants.
  • 3 or More Stories
  • Elevator
  • Year Built: 2020
  • Credit Check Required
  • Co-Signers Allowed
  • Utilities Included in Rent: Sewer · Trash · Water · Water Heat
  • Pet fee of $250 per pet (max of 2 per apartment) and then $50 per pet monthly for pet rent. Cat and Dogs. Weight limit 70 pounds and under
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • $150-175 per month per spot Covered areas are more expensive
  • Bike Room with Shared Bikes
  • Dishwasher · Central AC · Washer and Dryer

 

 

 

Two South Willow

Two South Willow is a six-story, mixed-use apartment building built in 2021 with 200 units, including 20 affordable apartments, located at 2 South Willow Street.

  • 20 Apartment(s)
  • 1 Bed · 2 Bed
  • Income Levels: Very Low · Low · Moderate
  • Montclair residents and/or employees of either Montclair Township or Montclair Board of Education will be contacted before other applicants.
  • 3 or More Stories
  • Elevator
  • Year Built: 2021
  • Credit Check Required
  • Co-Signers Allowed
  • Utilities Included in Rent: Trash · Water Heat
  • $75 per month per pet
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • Unassigned parking for $150 per month per spot
  • Fitness Center · Package Delivery System · Concierge Service · Fire Pit Lounge · Lounge · Rooftop Deck · Courtyard
  • Dishwasher · Central AC · Washer and Dryer

 

The Clair

The Clair is a 40-unit, four-story multifamily building completed in 2024 with four affordable units and located at 37 Orange Road.

  • 4  Affordable Apartment(s)
  • 1 Bed · 2 Bed · 3 Bed
  • Income Levels: Very Low · Low · Moderate
  • Montclair residents and/or employees of either Montclair Township or Montclair Board of Education will be contacted before other applicants.
  • Elevator
  • Credit Check Required
  • Co-Signers Allowed
  • Utilities Included in Rent: Sewer · Trash
  • $500 One Time Fee per Pet, $50 Monthly per Pet rent. Two pets max per unit. Breed restrictions may apply.
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • $150 monthly per car.
  • Community Room · Amenity Terrace with Lounge Seating and Grill · Rooftop Deck · Co-working Space · EV Charging
  • Dishwasher · Central AC · Washer and Dryer · Refrigerator · Stove · Quartz Countertops

 

Other Affordable Rental Opportunities

The following rental opportunities are available in the Township of Montclair.  To inquire about availability, please use the contact information provided in each property description.

Montclairion (10 Pine Street)

The Montclairion I is an inclusionary project, built in 1986, contains 38 market rate units and 18 affordable rental units: 6 one-bedroom, 8 two-bedroom and 3 three-bedroom low- and moderate-income units.  The property is located across the street from the Bay Street train station and just north of Bloomfield Avenue.

For additional information and to inquire about availability, please contact the leasing office directly at (973) 746-7312.

Matthew Carter Apartments

This apartment complex contains 126 affordable apartments in two locations at both 20 and 80 Glenridge Avenue. The apartments, which include one- and two-bedroom apartments, were built in 1980 and are located within one block of the Bay Street train station and Pine Street business district.

The complex is managed by Rainbow Property Management.  For additional information and to inquire about availability, please contact the leasing office directly (973) 746-9165

Union Gardens

Union Gardens contains 87 affordable units located at 50 Greenwood Avenue.  The apartments, which include one and two-bedroom apartments, were built in 1973 and are located within walking distance to the Walnut Street train station and the Bay Street train station.  For additional information and to inquire about availability, please contact the leasing office directly at 973-746-9055.