Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Athenia Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $1,200 (67 Rentals)

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property at 565 Grove St

$1,725

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$1,725
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$1,725

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565 Grove St, Unit D-8

565 Grove St
CliftonNJ07013

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2 Clifton Ave, Unit 2nd Fl
$1,800
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$1,800
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$1,800
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2 Clifton Ave, Unit 2nd Fl

2 Clifton AveClifton, NJ 07011
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231 Dayton Ave
$1,900 - $2,300
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$1,900 - $2,300
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$1,900 - $2,300
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

231 Dayton Ave

231 Dayton AveClifton, NJ 07011
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103 Warren St, Unit 2
$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

103 Warren St, Unit 2

103 Warren StClifton, NJ 07013
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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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126 Center St
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

126 Center St

126 Center StClifton, NJ 07011
property at 21 Walnut St

$2,000

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$2,000
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Walnut St

CliftonNJ07013
property at 16 Cutler St

$2,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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16 Cutler St

CliftonNJ07011

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property at 285 Aycrigg Ave

$1,800 - $2,350

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285 Aycrigg Ave

PassaicNJ07055
property at 3 Mass Ct

$1,800 - $2,100

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3 Mass Ct

PassaicNJ07055

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46 Outwater Ln, Unit 1
$2,000
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$2,000
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46 Outwater Ln, Unit 1

46 Outwater LnGarfield, NJ 07026
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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 Studio unit found at Richfield Village Apartments priced from $1,645. King Alfred Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Athenia apartments for rent in Clifton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,645
King Alfred ApartmentsLarge kitchen One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Foxhall ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,900
231 Dayton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Styertowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Riverside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athenia, NJ

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athenia area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Clifton Ave Model at 2 Clifton Ave, Unit 2nd Fl in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Athenia apartment is the 3 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Pennington starting at $3,625 with a $2.17 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.
2 Clifton Ave, Unit 2nd Fl2 Clifton Ave1BR,1BA$0.92
The Pennington3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.17
58 Hamilton Ave3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2.38
196 Dayton Ave3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.54
Central Parker CrossingNew Construction 2 Bedroom w/Balcony2BR,2BA$2.32
46 Outwater Ln, Unit 146 Outwater Ln2BR,1BA$2.00
819 Van Houten Ave, Unit 2nd floor819 Van Houten Ave3BR,1BA$2.28
Van Houten Village 55+ Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.35
42 Outwater Ln, Unit 242 Outwater Ln2BR,1BA$2.29
King Alfred ApartmentsLarge kitchen One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athenia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Athenia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Athenia is under $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Athenia?

The cheapest apartment in Athenia is King Alfred Apartments which is listed at $1,699, while the average apartment in Athenia costs $3,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Athenia?

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 22 regular apartments in Athenia 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 Athenia?

Cheap apartments in Athenia have an average cost of $547 which is $2,853 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athenia.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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