Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ from $1,275 (181 Rentals)

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Colonial Residence
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Residence

470 Piaget AveClifton, NJ 07011
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26 Foster Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 Foster Street

26 Foster StClifton, NJ 07011
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126 Center St
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

126 Center St

126 Center 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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231 Dayton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

231 Dayton Ave

231 Dayton AveClifton, NJ 07011
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18 Church St, Unit 3
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550
Total Monthly Price$1,550
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18 Church St, Unit 3

18 Church StPaterson, NJ 07505
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property at 38 Mill St
$1,650 - $1,850
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38 Mill St

PatersonNJ07501
property at 181 Long Hill Rd
$1,650 - $3,325
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181 Long Hill Rd

Little FallsNJ07424
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71 Kipp Ave, Unit 71 Kipp
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700
Total Monthly Price$1,700
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71 Kipp Ave, Unit 71 Kipp

71 Kipp AveElmwood Park, NJ 07407
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Clifton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clifton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clifton, NJ area range in price from $995 to $9,631 with an overall median price of $2,531. The three Clifton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Garret Mountain at $2,200, Radcliffe at $2,250, and Botany Section at $2,300. 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$2,200$1,50024
Radcliffe$2,250$1,87521
Botany Section$2,300$1,45047
Botany Village$2,300$1,45048
Downtown Nutley$2,300$1,65036
Yantacaw$2,319$1,79536
Kingsland Manor$2,380$1,79530
Allwood$2,400$1,595105
Athenia$2,400$1,595123
Richfield$2,400$1,59590

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 $1,275. Hospital Plaza in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clifton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
324,339 and 431 Broadway431 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,275
Hospital PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,550
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,600
Fairway GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,629
King Alfred ApartmentsOne Bedroom small kitchen1BR,1BA$1,650
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $1.32 price per square foot 767 E 26th St Model at 767 E 26th St, Unit 5 bed 2full bath in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 158 Main St Model at 158 Main St, Unit 1st Floor Apartment starting at $2,950 with a $1.31 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.
767 E 26th St, Unit 5 bed 2full bath767 E 26th St5BR,2BA$1.32
158 Main St, Unit 1st Floor Apartment158 Main St2BR,2BA$1.31
61 Chestnut St, Unit 261 Chestnut St3BR,2BA$1.80
193 Temple St, Unit First Floor193 Temple St3BR,1BA$1.41
36 Van Houten Ave, Unit Passaic Park36 Van Houten Ave3BR,1BA$1.63
119 Prospect Pl, Unit 119 Prospect Pl, 1/F, Rutherford, NJ 07070119 Prospect Pl2BR,1BA$1.94
435 Steinway Rd, Unit 2435 Steinway Rd2BR,1BA$2.08
74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 374 Plauderville Ave1BR,1BA$1.75
59-63 Courtland St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Highland TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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Clifton, NJ
Population: 85,273

Ranked #396

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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 $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clifton?

The cheapest apartment in Clifton is 324,339 and 431 Broadway which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Clifton costs $2,531.

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 $2,579 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton.

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