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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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176 Totowa Rd

TotowaNJ07512
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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 2 Bedroom Apartments

486-490 Park Ave

486-490 Park AvePaterson, NJ 07504
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Clifton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clifton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Clifton, NJ area range in price from $850 to $6,500 with an overall median price of $4,740. The three Clifton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Botany Section at $1,950, Botany Village at $1,950, and Downtown Clifton at $1,950. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clifton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Botany Section$3,300$1,95011
Botany Village$3,300$1,95013
Downtown Clifton$3,300$1,95011
Albion$3,850$1,40025
Garret Mountain$3,850$1,40011
Montclair Heights$4,350$3,4952
The Bindery$4,450$85025
Avondale$4,500$1,9505
Downtown Nutley$4,500$1,8503
Kingsland Manor$4,500$1,9506

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 $1,300. 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 Broadway339 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,300
Freedom Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,398
59-63 Courtland StStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
Kent Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,605
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,645
Arlington Park ApartmentsRENOVATED ONE BEDROOM RESIDENCE1BR,1BA$1,695
The Clifton Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
Village Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Foxhall ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $0.18 price per square foot 217 21st Ave Model at 217 21st Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 352 Van Houten St Model at 352 Van Houten St, Unit 352 Van Houten St starting at $1,800 with a $0.90 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.
217 21st Ave, Unit 1217 21st Ave2BR,1BA$0.18
352 Van Houten St, Unit 352 Van Houten St352 Van Houten St2BR,1BA$0.90
658 E 28th St, Unit #2658 E 28th St4BR,1BA$1.43
127 Knapp Ave, Unit 2127 Knapp Ave2BR,1BA$1.38
381 Straight St, Unit 1381 Straight St3BR,1BA$1.27
34 Vernon Ave, Unit #234 Vernon Ave4BR,1BA$1.78
104 Eastern Way, Unit Second Floor104 Eastern Way3BR,1BA$2.00
75 Jersey St, Unit 75 B75 Jersey St2BR,1BA$1.64
Kent Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Freedom Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08

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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

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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 $1,300.

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 $1,650 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 The Godwin Lofts and starts from $2,200.

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