Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Athenia Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $1,250 (63 Rentals)

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property at 5 Sewall Ave
$1,890

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Base Rent$1,890

Total Monthly Price$1,890
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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5 Sewall Ave, Unit B3

5 Sewall Ave
CliftonNJ07011
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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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property at 152 Ackerman Ave
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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152 Ackerman Ave

CliftonNJ07011
property at 256 Ackerman Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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256 Ackerman Ave

CliftonNJ07011
property at 56 Hobart Pl
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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56 Hobart Pl

CliftonNJ07011

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property at 118 Sheridan Ave
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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118 Sheridan Ave

CliftonNJ07011
property at 86 Curie Ave
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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86 Curie Ave, Unit 2

86 Curie Ave
CliftonNJ07011
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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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120 Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Park Place

120-122 Park PlPassaic, NJ 07055
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Athenia, Clifton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athenia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Athenia area of Clifton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at King Alfred Apartments priced from $1,650. Richfield Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Athenia apartments for rent in Clifton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King Alfred ApartmentsOne Bedroom small kitchen1BR,1BA$1,650
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,695
Foxhall ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,760
The Towers at Passaic Park521-0x1Studio,1BA$1,775
Lexington Garden Apartments1 Bdrm - (Ocean City) 612sq1BR,1BA$1,799
Highland TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
The Pennington1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Styertowne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athenia, NJ

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athenia area is the $1.63 price per square foot 36 Van Houten Ave Model at 36 Van Houten Ave, Unit Passaic Park in the in the Passaic Park neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Athenia apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 58 Hamilton Ave starting at $3,225 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Athenia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
36 Van Houten Ave, Unit Passaic Park36 Van Houten Ave3BR,1BA$1.63
58 Hamilton Ave3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2.35
The Pennington2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.25
684 Main Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.46
River Edge at GarfieldRiver Edge C2BR,2BA$2.61
159 Hamilton Ave, Unit Clifton Apartment159 Hamilton Ave2BR,1BA$2.15
Highland TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
68 Hammond AveJunot3BR,1BA$2.56
71 Kipp Ave, Unit 71 Kipp71 Kipp Ave1BR,1BA$2.13
The Towers at Passaic Park521-0x1Studio ,1BA$2.64

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Athenia, Clifton, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athenia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Athenia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Athenia is at Richfield Village Apartments listed at $1,695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athenia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athenia Apartment is $1,650 at King Alfred Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Athenia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Athenia is starting from $2,090 at Richfield Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Athenia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athenia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 68 Hammond Ave and starts from $2,300.

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