Half-House for Rent Modern Renovation + Free Monthly Cleaning
Special: Professional monthly house cleaning included with rent!
No Broker Fee
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Location Highlights
Walk to downtown Montclair & Glen Ridge NYC train (one zone cheaper than Montclair)
Peaceful, cherry tree-lined street with 1/2
Half-block from Glenfield Park (24 acres) & across from Glen Ridge Freeman Tennis Courts
Renovated & Ready
Open-concept living/kitchen with 5 large windows (3 east-facing for morning sun)
Modern kitchen: Ample counters, cabinetry, garbage disposal, large refrigerator
Bedrooms with oak floors & exposed brick
Bathroom with walk-in shower & stunning tile work
Beautifully finished wood doors, trim, and architectural details throughout
Work & Connectivity
High-speed Internet ready (tenant pays service)
Multiple outlets & USB chargers in every room perfect for home office
Assigned off-street parking, EV-friendly with convenient charging
Comfort & Convenience
Air conditioning in every room (bathroom has heater)
Remote-controlled ceiling fans
Electronic dimmer switches in most rooms
Private washer & dryer one flight down
Free storage included
Outdoor Space
Front porch with Adirondack chair or table & chairs
Beautiful wood ceiling with open cable railing
Landscaped surroundings with dry riverbed feature
Security & Privacy
Fingerprint-activated door locks (no keys)
Active front camera for peace of mind
Motion detector lights in rear parking area
Porch light activates automatically at night
Prime Location & Accessibility
Steps to Glenfield Park & Glen Ridge Tennis Club
5 min drive to Garden State Parkway; short drives to Routes 280, 3, 46
Walk to Montclair Public Library, downtown restaurants, YMCA
1-mile walk to Mountainside Hospital
mile to Glen Ridge NYC train station
Pet-Friendly & Peaceful
Quiet, well-behaved pets welcome
Low-density street; houses only on the west side
Tenant Responsibilities
Pay Internet, natural gas (heat), and electricity
Water/sewer shared proportionally with second-floor landlord
Requirements
Strong credit score
Verifiable income of at least $90,000/year or proof of ability and willingness to pay rent
Bank statements for the last 3 months required, with account balance never dropping below $11,000
Application Process
$25 non-refundable application fee per adult
$200 holding deposit while application is reviewed:
Refundable if application is rejected
Applied to lease if approved
Non-refundable otherwise
Financials
Rent: $2,497/month
Security Deposit: $3,745.50
Total at Lease Signing: $6,245.50 (bank check)
Annual.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applicationsSpecial offer
$2,397/mo
28 Willowdale Ave FLOOR 1, Montclair, NJ 07042
2beds
850sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Window unit
In unit laundry
Off street parking
-- Heating
What's special
Modern kitchenBeautifully finished wood doorsExposed brickBedrooms with oak floorsPrivate washer and dryerRemote-controlled ceiling fansFront porch
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, VERY ATTENTIVE AND RESPONSIVE OWNER.
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Montclair
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $2,397-4%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $2,497-16.4%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,987+5.2%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 5/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 4/26/2024 | Price change | $2,840-5.2%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
Neighborhood: 07042
- Special offer! ZERO BROKER FEEExpires December 1, 2026

