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Downtown Neighborhood Guide Montclair, NJ
About
Downtown Montclair, New Jersey, known for its vibrant arts scene and diverse culinary offerings, teems with dynamic energy. Positioned along Bloomfield Avenue, it serves as home to iconic venues such as the Wellmont Theatre and Montclair Art Museum. The area is easily accessible via New Jersey Route 3 and Garden State Parkway. The neighborhood's strategic location and attractive boutique shopping options make it a must-visit destination in Montclair.
What You Will Love about downtown, Montclair, New Jersey
- The downtown area is characterized by its eclectic mix of sophisticated shops, diverse restaurants, and artisanal bakeries, perfect for foodies and shoppers alike.
- The region's vibrant arts and culture scene, highlighted by the Montclair Art Museum and the Wellmont Theatre, keeps the neighborhood buzzing with creative energy.
- Downtown Montclair prides itself on its pedestrian-friendly streets, making it an enjoyable place to take leisurely walks or bike rides.
What's Nearby
Close to Downtown Montclair lies the popular Eagle Rock Reservation, offering expansive views of the New York skyline, hiking trails, and picnic facilities. It's also a short commute to New York City, making it ideal for those who value the quiet suburban life while appreciating the proximity to urban amenities.
Lifestyle
Downtown Montclair offers a lifestyle that perfectly balances suburban tranquility with urban vibrancy. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a robust social scene, with an array of entertainment, dining, and shopping options amidst scenic parks and high-quality educational institutions.
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Rental Trends in Downtown
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| $1650 | $1650 | $1650 | $1650 | $1650 | $1650 | $1650 | $1650 | $1650 | $1799 | $1799 | $1799 | $1799 |
| $2270 | $2328 | $2265 | $2150 | $2141 | $2066 | $2266 | $2125 | $2249 | $2047 | $2075 | $2287 | $2337 |
| $2600 | $2825 | $3000 | $3400 | $2625 | $2525 | $2700 | $2850 | $2650 | $2449 | $2600 | $3420 | $3250 |
| $3200 | $3475 | $3395 | $3395 | $4154 | $4154 | $4154 | $3200 | $3200 | $3500 | $3800 | $3200 | $3200 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 425 restaurants, 54 grocery stores, and 33 parks within a mile of the Downtown neighborhood.
Rosario's Butcher Shop and Italian SpecialtiesRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.4 miles
252 Park St
- Walnut Food Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
104 Walnut St
- Montclair Farmers Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
86 Walnut St
- Illuminate Food
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
113 Grove St
- ACME Markets
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store / Supermarket
•0.8 miles
510 Valley Rd
- Whole Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
701 Bloomfield Ave
- Town House Liquors & Wine
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.4 miles
115 Watchung Ave
- Rosario's Butcher Shop and Italian Specialties
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.4 miles
252 Park St
- Walnut Food Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
104 Walnut St
- Montclair Farmers Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
86 Walnut St
- Grove Liquor Shop
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.7 miles
131 Grove St
- Illuminate Food
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
113 Grove St
Da PepoDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•0.3 miles
54 Fairfield St
- Comfort Food Kitchen
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
54 Fairfield St
- Wahchung Chinese Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant
•0.3 miles
19 Watchung Plz
- La Couronne Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•0.3 miles
23 Watchung Plz
- Sunrise Bagels
Dining and Drinking, Bagel Shop, Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant, Bakery
•0.3 miles
29 Watchung Plz
- Ruthie's Bar-B-Q & Pizza
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.3 miles
64 1/2 Chestnut St
YarniaRetail, Hobby Store
•0.4 miles
127 Watchung Ave
- American Royal Hardware
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.4 miles
251 Park St
- JT Pet Services
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.5 miles
160 Gordonhurst Ave
- Gikas Painting
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.5 miles
100 Midland Ave
- QuickChek
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.6 miles
146 Valley Rd
- Montclair Pop Up
Retail, Department Store, Discount Store
•0.6 miles
102 Walnut St
Woodman FieldLandmarks and Outdoors
•0.2 miles
Essex Ave and Chestnut
- Essex Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.3 miles
41 Chestnut St
- Watchung Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.3 miles
271 Midland Ave
- Keiki Explorers Club
Landmarks and Outdoors, Hiking Trail
•0.3 miles
41 Watchung Plz
- Evolution Lacrosse Academy
Landmarks and Outdoors, Campground
•0.3 miles
41 Watchung Plz
- Rand Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
Park St
Clary Anderson ArenaArts and Entertainment, Stadium
•0.4 miles
41 Chestnut St
- Joelle Delbourgo Associates
Arts and Entertainment
•0.5 miles
101 Park St
- Painted Soul Arts
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.6 miles
124 Walnut St
- Erie Saloon
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.6 miles
25 Depot Sq
- Prints & The Paper
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.6 miles
106 Walnut St
Oval Day CampArts and Entertainment, Community and Government, Organization, Youth Organization, Landmarks and Outdoors, Campground, Travel and Transportation, Lodging
•0.7 miles
120 Valley Rd
- Department-Community Service
Community and Government, Government Building, Government Department, Organization, Environmental Organization, Public and Social Service, Retail, Print Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
219 N Fullerton Ave
- Toddlers In Motion
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.2 miles
230 Park St
Salon A Nails Threading WaxBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.3 miles
46 Fairfield St
- Remedy Massage
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.3 miles
25 Watchung Plz
- Montclair Backrub, Massage & Bodywork
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.3 miles
25 Watchung Plz
- Watchung Plaza Dry Cleaners
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Dry Cleaner
•0.3 miles
35 Watchung Plz
Bike & Walk MontclairRetail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.2 miles
211 N Fullerton Ave
- SlowBurn Personal Training Studios
Sports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.3 miles
25 Watchung Plz
Yoga DeshaSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.3 miles
25 Watchung Plz
- The Movement Place
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Pilates Studio
•0.3 miles
33 Watchung Plz
- Montclair Soccer Stop
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.4 miles
127 Watchung Ave
- AE Fitness Montclair
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.4 miles
122 Watchung Ave
Egan & SonsDining and Drinking, Bar, Pub
•0.6 miles
118 Walnut St
- Erie Saloon
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.6 miles
25 Depot Sq
- Montclair Brewery
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.6 miles
101 Walnut St
- Adventure Rooms New Jersey
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.7 miles
119 Grove St
- Just Jake's
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant
•0.8 miles
30 Park St
- The Wine Room at Casa Spagnolo
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Winery
•0.9 miles
12 Burnett St
- Toddlers In Motion
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.2 miles
230 Park St
- Montclair High School Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.3 miles
100 Chestnut St
- Children's Studio
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.6 miles
289 Park St
- Park Street Academy
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
46 Park St
- Kidville
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
516 Valley Rd
- Watchung Cooperative Nursery
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.9 miles
24 N Fullerton Ave
Fresenius Kidney Care North Montclair NJHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.7 miles
114 Valley Rd
- Montclair Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.9 miles
647 Bloomfield Ave
- Township of Montclair
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.9 miles
647 Bloomfield Ave
- Montclair Eye Docs
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.9 miles
547 Valley Rd
- Mountainside Hospital
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.0 mile
1 Bay Ave
- Mountainside Medical Group Mountainside Breast Care
Community and Government, Organization, Health and Medicine, Hospital, Medical Center
•1.0 mile
1 Bay Ave
Downtown Apartments and Rentals
90 Rental properties in Downtown, Montclair, NJ.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 9.9% | 68.4% |
| utilities | 0.1% | 31.7% |
| food | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| transportation | 0.7% | 5% |
| healthcare | 0.4% | 10.5% |
Downtown Transportation
Very Walkable
Somewhat Bikeable
NJT - Watchung Station
Train Stop
Watchung Ave
Walnut St Station
Train Stop
25 Depot Sq
Bay Street Train Station
Train Stop
43 Glenridge Ave
Source: foursquare.com
NJT - Watchung Station
Train Stop
Watchung Ave
Walnut St Station
Train Stop
25 Depot Sq
Bay Street Train Station
Train Stop
43 Glenridge Ave
Source: foursquare.com
United Transportation Union
Other
111 Lincoln St
Source: foursquare.com
Downtown Schools
- 7/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- 5/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- 7/10
Grades 6-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
The Montclair Kimberley Academy
Grades PK-12 • Private
Neighborhoods Around Downtown
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Forest HillNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Montclair CenterNeighborhood in Montclair, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| DoddtownNeighborhood in East-orange, New-jersey | $1,095 | 3% |
| Downtown BloomfieldNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | $2,221 | 9% |
| North BroadwayNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | $1,000 | -- |
| Pine Street Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Glen-ridge, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| RichfieldNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Passaic ParkNeighborhood in Passaic, New-jersey | $1,700 | -- |
| Watsessing ParkNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Broughton AvenueNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Lower RosevilleNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Upper MontclairNeighborhood in Upper-montclair, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| AtheniaNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $2,200 | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Verona, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Dutch HillNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Upper RosevilleNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| AmpereNeighborhood in East-orange, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Verona South SideNeighborhood in Verona, New-jersey | $5,137 | -- |
| Downtown PassaicNeighborhood in Passaic, New-jersey | $1,625 | -- |
| SingacNeighborhood in Little-falls, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Manor SectionNeighborhood in Kearny, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| FairviewNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Montclair South EndNeighborhood in Montclair, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Nutley, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Eagle RockNeighborhood in West-orange, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Middle VillageNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Presidential EstatesNeighborhood in East-orange, New-jersey | $2,050 | 8% |
| Montclair HeightsNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| AllwoodNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $1,422 | 30% |
| Cambridge HeightsNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Hutton ParkNeighborhood in West-orange, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Seven OaksNeighborhood in Orange, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| AlbionNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| DelawannaNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Forest HillNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | $1,500 | -- |
| Montclair CenterNeighborhood in Montclair, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| DoddtownNeighborhood in East-orange, New-jersey | $1,372 | 9% |
| Downtown BloomfieldNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | $2,430 | 3% |
| North BroadwayNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | $1,850 | -- |
| Pine Street Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Glen-ridge, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| RichfieldNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Passaic ParkNeighborhood in Passaic, New-jersey | $1,825 | 3% |
| Watsessing ParkNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | $1,972 | -- |
| Broughton AvenueNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Lower RosevilleNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | $1,500 | -- |
| Upper MontclairNeighborhood in Upper-montclair, New-jersey | $2,650 | -- |
| AtheniaNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $2,000 | 24% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Verona, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Dutch HillNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $1,200 | -- |
| Upper RosevilleNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | $1,500 | -- |
| AmpereNeighborhood in East-orange, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Verona South SideNeighborhood in Verona, New-jersey | $4,726 | -- |
| Downtown PassaicNeighborhood in Passaic, New-jersey | $2,000 | -- |
| SingacNeighborhood in Little-falls, New-jersey | $2,357 | -- |
| Manor SectionNeighborhood in Kearny, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| FairviewNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | $1,800 | -- |
| Montclair South EndNeighborhood in Montclair, New-jersey | $2,195 | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Nutley, New-jersey | $2,600 | -- |
| Eagle RockNeighborhood in West-orange, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Middle VillageNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $1,600 | -- |
| Presidential EstatesNeighborhood in East-orange, New-jersey | $2,530 | 0% |
| Montclair HeightsNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $1,725 | 8% |
| AllwoodNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $1,845 | 6% |
| Cambridge HeightsNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Hutton ParkNeighborhood in West-orange, New-jersey | $2,405 | -- |
| Seven OaksNeighborhood in Orange, New-jersey | $1,850 | -- |
| AlbionNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $1,800 | -- |
| DelawannaNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Forest HillNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | $1,900 | -- |
| Montclair CenterNeighborhood in Montclair, New-jersey | $2,500 | -- |
| DoddtownNeighborhood in East-orange, New-jersey | $1,695 | 14% |
| Downtown BloomfieldNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | $3,040 | 2% |
| North BroadwayNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | $1,650 | -- |
| Pine Street Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Glen-ridge, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| RichfieldNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Passaic ParkNeighborhood in Passaic, New-jersey | $2,650 | 13% |
| Watsessing ParkNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | $1,900 | -- |
| Broughton AvenueNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Lower RosevilleNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | $1,800 | -- |
| Upper MontclairNeighborhood in Upper-montclair, New-jersey | $2,300 | -- |
| AtheniaNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $2,200 | 24% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Verona, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Dutch HillNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $2,600 | -- |
| Upper RosevilleNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | $2,100 | -- |
| AmpereNeighborhood in East-orange, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Verona South SideNeighborhood in Verona, New-jersey | $6,283 | -- |
| Downtown PassaicNeighborhood in Passaic, New-jersey | $2,350 | 27% |
| SingacNeighborhood in Little-falls, New-jersey | $2,475 | -- |
| Manor SectionNeighborhood in Kearny, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| FairviewNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | $2,650 | -- |
| Montclair South EndNeighborhood in Montclair, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Nutley, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Eagle RockNeighborhood in West-orange, New-jersey | $2,472 | -- |
| Middle VillageNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $2,300 | -- |
| Presidential EstatesNeighborhood in East-orange, New-jersey | $3,170 | 6% |
| Montclair HeightsNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| AllwoodNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $2,395 | 14% |
| Cambridge HeightsNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Hutton ParkNeighborhood in West-orange, New-jersey | $2,895 | -- |
| Seven OaksNeighborhood in Orange, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| AlbionNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $1,500 | -- |
| DelawannaNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $2,900 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Forest HillNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | $2,200 | 19% |
| Montclair CenterNeighborhood in Montclair, New-jersey | $4,000 | -- |
| DoddtownNeighborhood in East-orange, New-jersey | $2,000 | 33% |
| Downtown BloomfieldNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | $3,445 | 20% |
| North BroadwayNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | $2,300 | -- |
| Pine Street Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Glen-ridge, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| RichfieldNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Passaic ParkNeighborhood in Passaic, New-jersey | $3,500 | -- |
| Watsessing ParkNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Broughton AvenueNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Lower RosevilleNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | $2,400 | 4% |
| Upper MontclairNeighborhood in Upper-montclair, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| AtheniaNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $3,500 | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Verona, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Dutch HillNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $2,650 | -- |
| Upper RosevilleNeighborhood in Newark, New-jersey | $2,500 | 11% |
| AmpereNeighborhood in East-orange, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Verona South SideNeighborhood in Verona, New-jersey | $10,201 | -- |
| Downtown PassaicNeighborhood in Passaic, New-jersey | $2,000 | 22% |
| SingacNeighborhood in Little-falls, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Manor SectionNeighborhood in Kearny, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| FairviewNeighborhood in Bloomfield, New-jersey | $3,950 | -- |
| Montclair South EndNeighborhood in Montclair, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Nutley, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Eagle RockNeighborhood in West-orange, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Middle VillageNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Presidential EstatesNeighborhood in East-orange, New-jersey | $3,300 | -- |
| Montclair HeightsNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| AllwoodNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Cambridge HeightsNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Hutton ParkNeighborhood in West-orange, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| Seven OaksNeighborhood in Orange, New-jersey | -- | -- |
| AlbionNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | $2,500 | -- |
| DelawannaNeighborhood in Clifton, New-jersey | -- | -- |