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

80 Union Ave

Jefferson Gardens

14 Bergen Ave

141 Mahar Ave

Country Club Towers I and II

Sylvan Arms

5 Sewall Ave, Unit B3

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12 Campbell Ave, Unit 1
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Highland Terrace

Styertowne Apartments

103 Sylvan Ave

120 Center St

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159 Hamilton Ave, Unit Clifton Apartment

Clifton & Co

Colonial Residence

26 Foster Street
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126 Center St

118 Lake Ave

Garrett Village

256 E 7th St

John and Anna Vreeland House Apartments

231 Dayton Ave

152 Ackerman Ave

293 Burgess Pl

256 Ackerman Ave

56 Hobart Pl
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118 Sheridan Ave

10 Mahar Ave

86 Curie Ave, Unit 2

King Alfred Apartments

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71 Kipp Ave, Unit 71 Kipp

Foxhall Apartments

The Towers at Passaic Park

Riverside Apartments

The Pennington

33 Hayward Pl
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River Edge at Garfield

Westmount Village

137 Hammond Ave

273 Oak St

122-124 Buffalo Ave

179 Columbia Ave

Meridia Garfield 848

136 Division Ave

246 Summer St, Unit 2

120 Park Place
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Athenia, Clifton, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athenia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athenia Studio Apartments | $1,951 | $1,695 | $2,271 |
| Athenia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $1,595 | $3,099 |
| Athenia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $1,800 | $3,956 |
| Athenia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,904 | $2,200 | $3,805 |
| Athenia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,590 | $2,900 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Athenia Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Alfred Apartments | One Bedroom small kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Richfield Village Apartments | Studio 410 | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Foxhall Apartments | RESIDENCE TYPE A | 1BR,1BA | $1,760 |
| The Towers at Passaic Park | 521-0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| Lexington Garden Apartments | 1 Bdrm - (Ocean City) 612sq | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Highland Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Pennington | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Styertowne Apartments | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Van Houten Ave, Unit Passaic Park | 36 Van Houten Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 58 Hamilton Ave | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| The Pennington | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| 684 Main Ave | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| River Edge at Garfield | River Edge C | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| 159 Hamilton Ave, Unit Clifton Apartment | 159 Hamilton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Highland Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 68 Hammond Ave | Junot | 3BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 71 Kipp Ave, Unit 71 Kipp | 71 Kipp Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Towers at Passaic Park | 521-0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
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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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