
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ from $675 (44 Rentals)


430 Lexington Ave

Martha Washington Apartments

72 Highland Ave

26 Foster Street

Garrett Village

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244 18th Ave, Unit 3 floor, Unit 3 floor

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163 Fair St, Unit B1, Unit B1
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Freedom Village Senior 55+

Great Notch Village

Jasontown Apartments

324,339 and 431 Broadway

580 Washington Ave, Unit C4

40 Broadway

456 Ellison St, Unit Apt 101

456 Ellison St, Unit 102
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King Alfred Apartments

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242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT

191 Market St

Twin River Gardens Apartments

282 Broadway Ave

Building 534

Hamilton Square Residential

Park West Terrace
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Hospital Plaza

120 Park Place

Yorkview Gardens

Riverview Towers

Linden West Apartments

Ridge Apartments

44 Beech St

Jamestown Apartments
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Ralson Apartments

216 Straight St

Karl Place

346 Union Ave LLC

Colt Arms Apartments

196-198 9th St

Tudor Court

Union Bridge Gardens
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Brookdale Gardens Condo

77-91 Park Ave

Vista Garden Apartments

Lexington Garden Apartments
Clifton, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clifton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Studio Apartments | $1,878 | $1,250 | $2,479 |
| Clifton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $675 | $3,800 |
| Clifton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $1,525 | $5,125 |
| Clifton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $1,875 | $10,000+ |
| Clifton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,209 | $2,470 | $4,800 |
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Clifton, NJPopulation: 85,273
Ranked #396
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Clifton, NJ
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clifton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clifton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clifton is under $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clifton?
The cheapest apartment in Clifton is Freedom Village Senior 55+ which is listed at $1,398, while the average apartment in Clifton costs $3,383.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clifton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 254 regular apartments in Clifton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clifton?
Cheap apartments in Clifton have an average cost of $616 which is $2,767 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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