Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/30/2026
Listed
$3,795
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MLS
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Property Description
Sunny and spacious duplex apartment occupying the second and third floors of a well-maintained four-family home. This two-bedroom, two-bath residence offers a full bedroom and bathroom on each level, providing a flexible layout. The home features hardwood floors throughout, central air conditioning and heat, in-unit laundry, and abundant storage. Enjoy a private deck, additional basement storage, shared backyard access, and off-street parking. Ideally located just a few blocks from the Walnut Street train station and moments from the shops, restaurants, cafes, and farmers market of Walnut Street, as well as the conveniences of Watchung Plaza and downtown Montclair. Pet friendly. One parking space included; second parking space available for $100/month. Available September 1.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 159 Forest St #2
General
- Rent: $3,795
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4037765
- Updated: Today (6/30/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Storage
- Lease/Rent Term: 1.5 Month Security, Credit Report, IncmVrfy
- Lease Terms: 1 Year, 2 Years
- Rent Includes: Maintenance-Building, Sewer, Water
- Availability: See Remarks
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Living Room, Porch
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Entrance Vestibule
- Interior Features: Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments, Formal Dining Room, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Stackable Washer/Dryer, Storage Area(s)
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedroom 1: 12 x 12, Second
- Bedroom 2: 14 x 15, Third
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 15 x 12, Second
- Kitchen: 8 x 11, Second
- Dining Room: 15 x 11, Second
- Bathroom: 9 x 7, Second
- Bathroom: 11 x 7, Third
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Sidewalk
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 2
Location
- County: Essex
- Subdivision: Walnut Street
- Driving Directions: Grove to Chestnut make a left on Forest
- Location Details: Residential Area
School Information
- Elementary School: MAGNET
- Middle School: MAGNET
- High School: MONTCLAIR
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit, Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic
Structural Information
- Description/Design: 2 Stories, Four Plex, Multi Floor Unit
- Year Built: 1900
- Remodeled/Updated: 2019
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.73
- Lot Size: 31915SF
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Shared, Off-Street Parking
- Zoning: R2
- Lot Description: Corner
Financial Considerations
- Owner Pays: Maintenance-Lawn, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
- Tenant Pays: Cable T.V., Electric, Heat, Hot Water, Trash Removal
Disclosures and Reports
- APN: 1613-03307-0000-00027-0001-
Listed by Compass New Jersey Llc
Schools
Schools serving 159 Forest St #2
School District:Montclair Town School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Watchung Elementary School, Montclair, NJ 14 Garden Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Edgemont Elementary School 20 Edgemont Road, Montclair, NJ 07042 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Hillside Elementary School, Montclair, NJ 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 3-5 | 0.8 mi |
Renaissance Middle School 176 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 6-8 | 0.1 mi |
Glenfield Middle School 25 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Mt Hebron Middle School 173 Bellevue Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Montclair High School 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Charles H Bullock School 55 Washington Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Nishuane Elementary School 32 Cedar Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 | PK-2 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 159 Forest St #2
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- Multi-Family
- Active
- 2Total Beds
Listed by Keller Williams - Nj Metro Group
- Multi-Family
- Active
- Updated 8 days ago
- 2Total Beds
Listed by Corcoran Infinity Properties
- Multi-Family
- Active
- Updated 11 days ago
- 2Total Beds
Listed by Exp Realty, Llc
- Multi-Family
- Active
- 2Total Beds
Listed by Keller Williams Suburban Realty
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- Condo
- Active
- Updated 1 hour ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
Listed by Keller Williams - Nj Metro Group
- Multi-Family
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 1Total Beds
Listed by Keller Williams Prosperity Realty
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
- 866Sq. Ft.
Listed by Compass New Jersey, Llc
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- Multi-Family
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- Updated 6 days ago
- 4Total Beds
Listed by Exp Realty, Llc
159 Forest St #2, Montclair, NJ 07042 (MLS# 4037765) is a Multi-Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 159 Forest St #2 is currently listed for rent at $3,795 and was received on June 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 159 Forest St #2? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Montclair? You can browse all Montclair rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.