Cheap Homes for Rent in Athenia Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $1,300 (19 Rentals)

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property at 565 Grove St

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

565 Grove St, Unit D-8

565 Grove St
CliftonNJ07013

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property at 285 Aycrigg Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

285 Aycrigg Ave, Unit 19F

285 Aycrigg Ave
PassaicNJ07055
property at 285 Aycrigg Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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285 Aycrigg Ave

PassaicNJ07055
property at 139 Ray St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

139 Ray St, Unit 2

139 Ray St
GarfieldNJ07026

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property at 838 Paulison Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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838 Paulison Ave

CliftonNJ07011
property at 838 Paulison Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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838 Paulison Ave, Unit 2nd

838 Paulison Ave
CliftonNJ07011
property at 16 Cutler St

$2,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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16 Cutler St

CliftonNJ07011

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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 $1,595. Richfield Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here are the most affordable Athenia apartments for rent in Clifton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King Alfred ApartmentsOne Bedroom small kitchen1BR,1BA$1,595
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,645
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
231 Dayton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Riverside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athenia, NJ

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athenia area is the $2.17 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Pennington in the in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting from $3,625. The second greatest value Athenia apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 58 Hamilton Ave starting at $3,275 with a $2.38 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.
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
30 Arthur St30 Arthur St2BR,1BA$1.83
684 Main Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.64
Van Houten Village 55+ Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.35
46 Outwater Ln, Unit 146 Outwater Ln2BR,1BA$2.00
68 Hammond AveJunot3BR,1BA$2.56
42 Outwater Ln, Unit 242 Outwater Ln2BR,1BA$2.29

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Athenia, Clifton, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athenia

What type of rentals are currently available in Athenia?

There are currently 336 Apartments for Rent in Athenia, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $4,108. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athenia ranging from $1,300 to $7,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Athenia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Athenia ranges from $1,300 to $7,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,222.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Athenia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Athenia range from $1,995 to $3,999, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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