Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clifton Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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26 Foster Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 Foster Street

26 Foster StClifton, NJ 07011
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The Clifton Manor
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Clifton Manor

126 Center StClifton, NJ 07011
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Ralson Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ralson Apartments

272 Lakeview AvePaterson, NJ 07503
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Cheapest Available Downtown Clifton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Clifton area of Clifton, NJ is a Studio unit found at Meridia Garfield 848 priced from $1,980. Maple Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clifton apartments for rent in Clifton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridia Garfield 848Studio DStudio,1BA$1,980
Maple Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Central Parker CrossingNew Construction 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clifton, NJ

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clifton area is the $1.44 price per square foot 96 Curie Ave Model at 96 Curie Ave, Unit First Floor in the in the Maple Valley neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Clifton apartment is the New Construction 2 Bedroom w/Balcony Model at Central Parker Crossing starting at $2,950 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Lakeview 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.
96 Curie Ave, Unit First Floor96 Curie Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
Central Parker CrossingNew Construction 2 Bedroom w/Balcony2BR,2BA$2.32
13 Brinkerhoff Pl, Unit 213 Brinkerhoff Pl3BR,1BA$1.80
360 Highland Ave, Unit 2360 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$3.00
Maple Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.56
Meridia Garfield 848Studio EStudio ,1BA$3.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Clifton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Clifton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Clifton is at Meridia Garfield 848 listed at $1,980.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Clifton Apartment is $2,295 at Maple Gardens Apartments.

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 $2,850 at Central Parker Crossing.

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