
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clifton Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $1,300 (16 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Clifton area of Clifton.


80 Union Ave

Sylvan Arms

Highland Terrace

100 Lakeview Ave

1109 Main St
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442-446 Monroe St.

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Downtown Clifton, Clifton, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Clifton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Clifton Studio Apartments | $1,796 | $1,620 | $2,095 |
Downtown Clifton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,244 | $1,725 | $3,100 |
Downtown Clifton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,620 | $2,200 | $3,867 |
Downtown Clifton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,200 | $2,800 |
Downtown Clifton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,725 | $3,500 | $3,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Clifton Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ.
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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 Richfield Village Apartments priced from $1,620. 442-446 Monroe St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clifton apartments for rent in Clifton, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Richfield Village Apartments | Studio 410 | Studio,1BA | $1,620 |
442-446 Monroe St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
1090 Main St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Meridia Garfield 848 | F | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
River Edge at Garfield | River Edge D | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clifton, NJ
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clifton area is the $1.32 price per square foot 160 6th Ave Model at 160 6th Ave, Unit 2nd Floor Apartment in the in the Maple Valley neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Downtown Clifton apartment is the 22 John St Model at 22 John St, Unit 2 floor starting at $2,200 with a $0.87 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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160 6th Ave, Unit 2nd Floor Apartment | 160 6th Ave | 4BR,4BA | $1.32 |
22 John St, Unit 2 floor | 22 John St | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
South Street Lofts | 404 | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
The Landings at Riverwalk | 1 Bed 1 Bath + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
River Edge at Garfield | River Edge D | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
1090 Main St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
442-446 Monroe St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Skyline Square Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
Meridia Garfield 848 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
Richfield Village Apartments | Studio 410 | Studio ,1BA | $3.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Clifton Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Clifton?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Clifton is Richfield Village Apartments which is listed at $1,825, while the average apartment in Downtown Clifton costs $3,725.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Clifton?
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 3 regular apartments in Downtown Clifton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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