Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ from $700 (55 Rentals)

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26 Foster Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 Foster Street

26 Foster StClifton, NJ 07011
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Garrett Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garrett Village

948 Valley RdClifton, NJ 07013
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The Clifton Manor
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Clifton Manor

126 Center StClifton, NJ 07011

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194 Mill St
$1,500 - $1,700
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194 Mill St

194 Mill StPaterson, NJ 07501
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242 Union Ave
$1,600 - $2,200
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242 Union Ave

242 Union AvePaterson, NJ 07502
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Building 534
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Building 534

534 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07514
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486-490 Park Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

486-490 Park Ave

486-490 Park AvePaterson, NJ 07504
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191 Market St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Market St

191 Market StPaterson, NJ 07505
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282 Broadway Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

282 Broadway Ave

282 Broadway AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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Park West Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park West Terrace

152 Park AveEast Rutherford, NJ 07073
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Hospital Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hospital Plaza

200 Hospital PlzPaterson, NJ 07503
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120 Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Park Place

120-122 Park PlPassaic, NJ 07055
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330 E. 33rd St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

330 E. 33rd St.

328-336 E 33rd StPaterson, NJ 07504
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Yorkview Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Yorkview Gardens

329 Hackensack StCarlstadt, NJ 07072
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Colt Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colt Arms Apartments

18-56 Godwin StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Towers

125-145 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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Linden West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden West Apartments

33 West StElmwood Park, NJ 07407
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44 Beech St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

44 Beech St

44 Beech StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Ridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge Apartments

13-19 Ridge RdLyndhurst, NJ 07071
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Jamestown Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jamestown Apartments

221 Harrison StNutley, NJ 07110
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96-98 3rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

96-98 3rd St

96-98 3rd StPassaic, NJ 07055
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Ralson Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ralson Apartments

272 Lakeview AvePaterson, NJ 07503
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216 Straight St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

216 Straight St

216 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Gardens

17 E Monroe StPassaic, NJ 07055
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Karl Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Karl Place

1 Karl PlGarfield, NJ 07026
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Riverview Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Towers

85-105 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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196-198 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

196-198 9th St

196-198 9th StPassaic, NJ 07055
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1169 Company Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1169 Company Apartments

283 Chestnut StNutley, NJ 07110
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Union Bridge Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Bridge Gardens

153 Darwin AveRutherford, NJ 07070
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159 12th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

159 12th Ave

159 12th AvePaterson, NJ 07501

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Clifton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clifton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clifton, NJ area range in price from $1,500 to $6,500 with an overall median price of $4,689. The three Clifton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Garret Mountain at $1,700, Yantacaw at $1,695, and Downtown Clifton at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clifton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Garret Mountain$2,297$1,70015
Yantacaw$3,200$1,69510
Downtown Clifton$3,375$1,75012
Avondale$3,500$1,69511
Downtown Nutley$3,500$1,50013
Kingsland Manor$3,500$1,69511
Radcliffe$3,500$1,50015
Botany Section$3,725$1,75015
Botany Village$3,725$1,75013
Estates at Hilltop$4,050$1,79513

Cheapest Available Clifton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clifton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Freedom Village Senior 55+ in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,398. 324,339 and 431 Broadway in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clifton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Freedom Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,398
324,339 and 431 Broadway324 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,450
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,500
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,645
Foxhall ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,700
Arlington Park ApartmentsRENOVATED ONE BEDROOM RESIDENCE1BR,1BA$1,710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $0.19 price per square foot 318 21st Ave Model at 318 21st Ave, Unit 304 in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 217 21st Ave Model at 217 21st Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Stoney Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clifton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
318 21st Ave, Unit 304318 21st Ave1BR,1BA$0.19
217 21st Ave, Unit 1217 21st Ave2BR,1BA$0.18
86 Chestnut St86 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$0.28
145 Arnot St, Unit 4B145 Arnot St1BR,1BA$0.29
103 Maitland Pl, Unit 1103 Maitland Pl2BR,1BA$1.35
104 Eastern Way, Unit Second Floor104 Eastern Way3BR,1BA$1.64
194 Mill St194 Mill St2BR,1BA$1.28
23-25 Albion Ave23-25 Albion Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
195 Preakness Ave, Unit 3195 Preakness Ave3BR,1BA$1.63
242 Union Ave242 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clifton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clifton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clifton is at 324,339 and 431 Broadway listed at $1,450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clifton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clifton Apartment is $1,398 at Freedom Village Senior 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clifton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clifton is starting from $1,525 at Jasontown Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clifton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clifton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 68 Hammond Ave and starts from $2,300.

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