Average Rent in Montclair, CA
1 apartment buildings, 17 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,947/mo
market average
Cheapest
$2,515/mo
Kendry Apartments
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
17
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Montclair, CA.
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Starting Price vs Average
Price per Square Foot
Montclair, CA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kendry Apartments 4868 Cypress St, Montclair, CA 91763, USA | $2,515 | $2,947 | $3.07 | 4.4 (136) | 17 |
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Montclair, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Montclair, CA is $2,947 per month, based on 17 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,515 at Kendry Apartments to $2,515 at Kendry Apartments.
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Montclair, CA, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in Montclair, CA averages $2,947/mo. At the local median household income of $76,338, that works out to 46% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Montclair, CA at $1,759/mo. The current tracked market average runs 68% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Montclair, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Montclair, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$118,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,947/mo.
Comfortable income
$141,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,515/mo), you need to earn at least $101,000/year.
Median household income in Montclair, CA is $76,338 , about 46% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Montclair, CA
Overall prices in Montclair, CA runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 107.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Montclair, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,947 |
| Utilities | $567 |
| Groceries | $551 |
| Transportation | $1,353 |
| Healthcare | $660 |
| Other goods and services | $1,056 |
| Estimated total | $7,133/mo |
Population
37,809
Median household income
$76,338
Census median rent
$1,759/mo
Rent as % of income
36.5%
Median age
33.5
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Montclair, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Montclair, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,876 | -2% | 35 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,813 | -5% | 28 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,300 | +12% | 24 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,356 | -20% | 24 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,567 | -13% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,329 | -21% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Montclair, CA?
The average rent in Montclair, CA is $2,947 per month, based on 17 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Montclair, CA?
The lowest available rent in Montclair, CA starts at $2,515 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
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