Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clifton Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $1,200 (37 Rentals)

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property at 5 Sewall Ave

$1,890

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$1,890
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

5 Sewall Ave, Unit B3

5 Sewall Ave
CliftonNJ07011
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231 Dayton Ave
$1,900 - $2,300
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$1,900 - $2,300
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

231 Dayton Ave

231 Dayton AveClifton, NJ 07011
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property at 16 CUTLER St

$2,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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16 CUTLER St

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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property at 152 Ackerman Ave

$1,950

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$1,950
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$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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$2,000
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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256 Ackerman Ave

CliftonNJ07011
property at 56 Hobart Pl

$2,200

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$2,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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56 Hobart Pl

CliftonNJ07011

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308 Sherman St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

308 Sherman St

308 Sherman StPassaic, NJ 07055
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Downtown Clifton, Clifton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Clifton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Clifton area of Clifton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Jefferson Gardens priced from $1,800. 231 Dayton Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clifton apartments for rent in Clifton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
231 Dayton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Clifton & CoS01Studio,1BA$1,911
Meridia Garfield 848F1BR,1BA$2,175
Maple Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,370
241 Crooks Ave2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clifton, NJ

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clifton area is the $2.13 price per square foot 24 Hillman St Model at 24 Hillman St, Unit 2 nd floor in the in the Maple Valley neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown Clifton apartment is the 3 bed 2 bath Model at 196 Dayton Ave starting at $3,300 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Clifton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
24 Hillman St, Unit 2 nd floor24 Hillman St4BR,1BA$2.13
196 Dayton Ave3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.54
Central Parker CrossingNew Construction 2 Bedroom w/Balcony2BR,2BA$2.32
River Edge at GarfieldRiver Edge A2BR,2BA$2.38
20 Michigan Ave, Unit 120 Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
241 Crooks Ave2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.50
50 Mahar Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment available August 1, 202650 Mahar Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
64 Van Buren St, Unit Van buren64 Van Buren St3BR,1BA$2.35
159 Hamilton Ave, Unit Clifton Apartment159 Hamilton Ave2BR,1BA$2.15
580 Gregory Ave, Unit 1580 Gregory Ave2BR,1BA$2.61

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Downtown Clifton, Clifton, NJ

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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Clifton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Clifton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Clifton Apartment is $1,800 at Jefferson Gardens.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Clifton is starting from $2,250 at Jefferson Gardens.

What is the most affordable Downtown Clifton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Clifton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 231 Dayton Ave and starts from $2,300.

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