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$1,595 - $1,6951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Martha Washington Apartments
1401 Van Houten AveClifton, NJ 07013
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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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The Clifton Manor
126 Center StClifton, NJ 07011
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$1,350 - $1,395Studio 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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78 Market St
78 Market StPaterson, NJ 07505
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324,339 and 431 Broadway
324 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07501
377 Madison St
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129 3rd St
129 3rd StPassaic, NJ 07055
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661 E 23rd St
661 E 23rd StPaterson, NJ 07514
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Jasontown Apartments
1 Stevens RdWallington, NJ 07057
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$1,5251 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1
Mount Pleasant Village
211 Alden StWallington, NJ 07057
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$1,6001 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1
388 12th Ave
388 12th AvePaterson, NJ 07514
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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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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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Ralson Apartments
272 Lakeview AvePaterson, NJ 07503
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96-98 3rd St
96-98 3rd StPassaic, NJ 07055
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
216 Straight St
216 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Gardens
17 E Monroe StPassaic, NJ 07055
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Tudor Court Condominiums
615-921 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07514
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Riverview Towers
85-105 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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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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180 Cedar St
180 Cedar StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Brookdale Gardens Condo
935 Broad StBloomfield, NJ 07003
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Clifton, NJ Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clifton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Clifton Studio Apartments | $1,998 | $1,350 | $2,999 |
| Cheap Clifton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,398 | $3,800 |
| Cheap Clifton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,819 | $1,500 | $5,099 |
| Cheap Clifton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,029 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Clifton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,960 | $2,500 | $6,750 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clifton, NJ
Pricing Updated: 01/23/2026Current apartment rentals in the Clifton, NJ area range in price from $1,100 to $6,750 with an overall median price of $3,888. The three Clifton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Botany Village at $1,350, Montclair Heights at $1,595, and Downtown Clifton at $1,350. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botany Village | $2,600 | $1,350 | 41 |
| Montclair Heights | $2,600 | $1,595 | 61 |
| Downtown Clifton | $2,650 | $1,350 | 33 |
| Athenia | $2,700 | $1,350 | 97 |
| Botany Section | $2,700 | $1,350 | 46 |
| Dutch Hill | $2,700 | $1,350 | 128 |
| Lakeview | $2,700 | $1,350 | 117 |
| Middle Village | $2,700 | $1,350 | 109 |
| Garret Mountain | $2,700 | $1,400 | 15 |
| Albion | $2,800 | $1,350 | 58 |
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 |
| Martha Washington Apartments | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Richfield Village Apartments | Studio 410 | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| Village Manor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 479-485 Hoboken Rd | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Arlington Park Apartments | RENOVATED ONE BEDROOM RESIDENCE | 1BR,1BA | $1,710 |
| Kent Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $0.29 price per square foot 145 Arnot St Model at 145 Arnot St, Unit 4 in the starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 251 Silleck St Model at 251 Silleck St, Unit 2 starting at $2,900 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Garret Mountain 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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| 145 Arnot St, Unit 4 | 145 Arnot St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 251 Silleck St, Unit 2 | 251 Silleck St | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| 466 Cortlandt St, Unit Unit 2 | 466 Cortlandt St | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 96 Curie Ave, Unit First Floor | 96 Curie Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 104 Eastern Way, Unit Second Floor | 104 Eastern Way | 3BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 372 Gilbert Ave, Unit #2 | 372 Gilbert Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 46 Outwater Ln, Unit 1 | 46 Outwater Ln | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 43 Frederick St, Unit #2 | 43 Frederick St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 13 Brinkerhoff Pl, Unit 2 | 13 Brinkerhoff Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Jasontown Apartments | Jasontown 1 BDRM Third floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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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 $1,750.
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 $3,888.
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 48 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 $755 which is $3,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton.
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