Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ from $700 (87 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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200 Summer St

PatersonNJ07501
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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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Clifton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clifton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 10/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Clifton, NJ area range in price from $1,200 to $14,600 with an overall median price of $5,963. The three Clifton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Garret Mountain at $1,500, Avondale at $1,500, and Downtown Clifton at $1,700. 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$2,700$1,50018
Avondale$2,950$1,50011
Downtown Clifton$3,000$1,70015
Botany Section$3,075$1,70019
Botany Village$3,075$1,70019
Yantacaw$3,375$1,50013
Kingsland Manor$3,500$1,7009
Downtown Nutley$3,875$1,5009
Delawanna$4,200$1,50035
The Bindery$4,200$1,80032

Cheapest Available Clifton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clifton, NJ is a Studio unit found at 324,339 and 431 Broadway in the Stoney Road 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
324,339 and 431 Broadway324 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,350
Freedom Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,398
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 BDRM First floor1BR,1BA$1,500
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
Styertowne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,645
Foxhall ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,700
Kent Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Village Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $0.22 price per square foot 44 Scoles Ave Model at 44 Scoles Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Passaic Park neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 41 Chobot Ln Model at 41 Chobot Ln starting at $3,400 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Lakeview 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.
44 Scoles Ave, Unit 244 Scoles Ave2BR,1BA$0.22
41 Chobot Ln41 Chobot Ln3BR,2BA$1.40
354 Highland Ave, Unit 2 second floor354 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
66 Wood St, Unit 266 Wood St4BR,2BA$1.70
710 Valley Rd, Unit 2710 Valley Rd2BR,1BA$1.44
466 Cortlandt St, Unit Unit 2466 Cortlandt St3BR,1BA$1.43
242 Union Ave, Unit 1st Floor242 Union Ave3BR,2BA$1.42
71 Carmer Ave, Unit 1A71 Carmer Ave2BR,1BA$1.43
264 Union Ave, Unit 2264 Union Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
77 MacArthur Ave, Unit 277 MacArthur Ave3BR,1BA$1.73

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Getting Around Clifton, NJ

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,350.

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 $1,700 at 324,339 and 431 Broadway.

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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