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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ from $600 (55 Rentals)
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$1,595 - $1,6951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Martha Washington Apartments
1401 Van Houten AveClifton, NJ 07013
72 Highland Ave
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26 Foster Street
26 Foster StClifton, NJ 07011
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Garrett Village
948 Valley RdClifton, NJ 07013
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126 Center St
126 Center StClifton, NJ 07011
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244 18th Ave, Unit 3 floor, Unit 3 floor
244 18th AvePaterson, NJ 07504
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$1,250
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163 Fair St, Unit B1, Unit B1
163 Fair StPaterson, NJ 07501
38 Mill St
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$1,350 - $1,750Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
King Alfred Apartments
85 Pennington AvePassaic, NJ 07055
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$1,398 - $1,4051 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Freedom Village Senior 55+
69 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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324,339 and 431 Broadway
324 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07501
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580 Washington Ave, Unit B8
580 Washington AveBelleville, NJ 07109
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305 Lakeview Apartments
305 Pennsylvania AvePaterson, NJ 07503
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Jasontown Apartments
1 Stevens RdWallington, NJ 07057
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$1,500 - $2,3251 Bedroom Apartments Available May 29
Great Notch Village
1 Rustic Ridge RdLittle Falls, NJ 07424
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580 Washington Ave, Unit C4
580 Washington AveBelleville, NJ 07109
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Fairway Gardens
905 Broad StBloomfield, NJ 07003
40 Broadway
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456 Ellison St, Unit 101
456 Ellison StPaterson, NJ 07501
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456 Ellison St, Unit 102
456 Ellison StPaterson, NJ 07501
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242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT
242 Union AvePaterson, NJ 07502
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Building 534
534 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07514
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486-490 Park Ave
486-490 Park AvePaterson, NJ 07504
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191 Market St
191 Market StPaterson, NJ 07505
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Twin River Gardens Apartments
553-565 Franklin AveNutley, NJ 07110
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282 Broadway Ave
282 Broadway AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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Hamilton Square Residential
20 Mill StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Park West Terrace
152 Park AveEast Rutherford, NJ 07073
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Hospital Plaza
200 Hospital PlzPaterson, NJ 07503
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
330 E. 33rd St.
328-336 E 33rd StPaterson, NJ 07504
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120 Park Place
120-122 Park PlPassaic, NJ 07055
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Yorkview Gardens
329 Hackensack StCarlstadt, NJ 07072
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Colt Arms Apartments
18-56 Godwin StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Towers
125-145 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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Linden West Apartments
33 West StElmwood Park, NJ 07407
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44 Beech St
44 Beech StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Ridge Apartments
13-19 Ridge RdLyndhurst, NJ 07071
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Jamestown Apartments
221 Harrison StNutley, NJ 07110
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96-98 3rd St
96-98 3rd StPassaic, NJ 07055
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Ralson Apartments
272 Lakeview AvePaterson, NJ 07503
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216 Straight St
216 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Gardens
17 E Monroe StPassaic, NJ 07055
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Karl Place
1 Karl PlGarfield, NJ 07026
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346 Union Ave LLC
346 Union AveRutherford, NJ 07070
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1169 Company Apartments
283 Chestnut StNutley, NJ 07110
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196-198 9th St
196-198 9th StPassaic, NJ 07055
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Redwood Apartments Newly Constructed!
208 Redwood AvePaterson, NJ 07522
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Union Bridge Gardens
153 Darwin AveRutherford, NJ 07070
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159 12th Ave
159 12th AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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Clifton, NJ Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clifton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Clifton Studio Apartments | $1,878 | $1,250 | $2,479 |
| Cheap Clifton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $675 | $3,800 |
| Cheap Clifton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $1,525 | $5,125 |
| Cheap Clifton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $1,875 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Clifton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,209 | $2,470 | $4,800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clifton, NJ
Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026Current apartment rentals in the Clifton, NJ area range in price from $675 to $5,393 with an overall median price of $3,383. The three Clifton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Garret Mountain at $1,250, Maple Valley at $1,350, and Albion at $675. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clifton Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Garret Mountain | $2,650 | $1,250 | 20 |
| Maple Valley | $2,775 | $1,350 | 60 |
| Albion | $2,900 | $675 | 78 |
| Montclair Heights | $3,020 | $1,350 | 67 |
| Botany Village | $3,275 | $1,350 | 36 |
| Dutch Hill | $3,300 | $1,350 | 136 |
| Lakeview | $3,300 | $675 | 135 |
| Rosemawr | $3,300 | $1,350 | 76 |
| Delawanna | $3,305 | $1,350 | 114 |
| Allwood | $3,400 | $1,500 | 71 |
Cheapest Available Clifton Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Clifton, NJ is a Studio unit found at King Alfred Apartments in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood priced from $1,350. Freedom Village Senior 55+ in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,398. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clifton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| King Alfred Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Freedom Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,398 |
| 324,339 and 431 Broadway | 324 Broadway | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Jasontown Apartments | Jasontown 1 Bedroom First floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Tudor Court | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Martha Washington Apartments | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Styertowne Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $0.17 price per square foot 217 21st Ave Model at 217 21st Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 96 Montgomery St Model at 96 Montgomery St, Unit 2 starting at $2,900 with a $1.16 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 217 21st Ave, Unit 1 | 217 21st Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 96 Montgomery St, Unit 2 | 96 Montgomery St | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| 960 Madison Ave, Unit 1 | 960 Madison Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 49 River St, Unit Apartment 2 | 49 River St | 4BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 33 Willow Wood Ct, Unit 2 | 33 Willow Wood Ct | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 230 Union Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 230 Union Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 107 Martha Ave, Unit B | 107 Martha Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 51 Columbia Ave, Unit Apartment 2 | 51 Columbia Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 151 Passaic St, Unit apartment | 151 Passaic St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT | 242 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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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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