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Property Description
Located in the heart of Montclair?s downtown is this beautifully designed first floor 2 bedroom rental that offers the perfect blend of style, space & convenience. A charming front porch welcomes you into an open-concept living room and kitchen area complemented by a waterfall breakfast bar, full stainless steel appliance package and large pantry. Wide plank hardwood flooring and large industrial windows fill the entire first level with character and natural light. Two well-proportioned bedrooms, a full bathroom and in-unit laundry complete this level. A full, finished basement provides exceptional bonus space for a home office, gym, or media room and leads out to your fenced-in backyard. Permit street parking available. Steps away from the Walnut Street (NY direct) train station and surrounded by Montclair's diverse dining, boutique shops & cultural attractions ? this home delivers effortless living in a truly unbeatable location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 147 Forest St
General
- Rent: $3,650
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4007702
- Updated: 2/2/2026
- Added to Site: 18 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: 1 Month Advance, 1.5 Month Security, Credit Report, IncmVrfy, TenAppl
- Lease Terms: 1 Year, 2 Years, Renewal Option
- Rent Includes: Taxes
- Availability: See Remarks
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- 1st Floor/Level 1: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Pantry
- Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Master BR on First Floor, Stall Shower
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Stackable Washer/Dryer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedroom 1: First
- Bedroom 2: First
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Family Room: Basement
- Kitchen: First
- Bathroom: First
- Laundry Room: First
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Privacy Fence, Sidewalk
Location
- County: Essex
- Subdivision: Walnut
- Driving Directions: Valley Rd to Chestnut St to right on Forest St. OR Grove St to Walnut St to Forest St.
- Location Details: Residential Area
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
Structural Information
- Description/Design: First Floor Unit, Multi Floor Unit
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Walk-Out
- Year Built: 1902
- Remodeled/Updated: 2021
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size: 30 x 150
- Driveway/Sidewalk: On-Street Parking
Financial Considerations
- Owner Pays: No Utilities
- Tenant Pays: Electric, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Disclosures and Reports
- APN: 1613-03307-0000-00031-0000-
Listed by Prestige Property Group Montclair
Schools
Schools serving 147 Forest St
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 | 1.5 mi |
Montclair High School 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 9-12 | 0.3 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 Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 147 Forest St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/01/2026
Listed
$3,650
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
147 Forest St, Montclair Twp., NJ 07042 (MLS# 4007702) is a Multi-Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 147 Forest St is currently listed for rent at $3,650 and was received on February 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 147 Forest St? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Montclair Twp.? You can browse all Montclair Twp. rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

