Rent by ZIP · Essex County
Rent in Montclair, NJ 07043
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,190 (-3.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,220 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,340 | $2,420 | -3.3% | $2,106–2,574 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,640 | $2,740 | -3.6% | $2,376–2,904 | $1,727 ±$65 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,190 | $3,310 | -3.6% | $2,871–3,509 | $2,670 ±$219 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,970 | $4,130 | -3.9% | $3,573–4,367 | $2,707 ±$819 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,560 | $4,730 | -3.6% | $4,104–5,016 | $2,456 ±$2,007 |
Small Area FMRs for the Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,233.
What renters pay in 07043
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07042 | Montclair | $2,940 | $2,242 |
| 07044 | Verona | $2,870 | $2,297 |
| 07041 | Millburn | $2,630 | $2,047 |
| 07045 | Montville | $2,770 | – |
| 07040 | Maplewood | $2,870 | $2,774 |
| 07046 | Mountain Lakes | $2,480 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Essex County, NJ · All NJ counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.