Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clifton Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $1,275 (32 Rentals)

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property at 5 Sewall Ave
$1,890

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Base Rent$1,890

Total Monthly Price$1,890
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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5 Sewall Ave, Unit B3

5 Sewall Ave
CliftonNJ07011
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Colonial Residence
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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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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231 Dayton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

231 Dayton Ave

231 Dayton AveClifton, NJ 07011
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property at 152 Ackerman Ave
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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152 Ackerman Ave

CliftonNJ07011
property at 56 Hobart Pl
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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56 Hobart Pl

CliftonNJ07011
property at 256 Ackerman Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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256 Ackerman Ave

CliftonNJ07011
property at 118 Sheridan Ave
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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118 Sheridan Ave

CliftonNJ07011

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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 1 Bed unit found at Lexington Garden Apartments priced from $1,799. Clifton & Co has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,103. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clifton apartments for rent in Clifton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington Garden Apartments1 Bdrm - (Ocean City) 612sq1BR, 1BA$1,799
Clifton & CoS01Studio, 1BA$2,103
Meridia Garfield 848F1BR, 1BA$2,200
River Edge at GarfieldRiver Edge C2BR, 2BA$2,850
196 Dayton Ave2 Bed 2 bath2BR, 2BA$3,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clifton, NJ

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clifton area is the $2.93 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Model at 196 Dayton Ave in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting from $3,805. The second greatest value Downtown Clifton apartment is the River Edge C Model at River Edge at Garfield in the Lakeview neighborhood starting at $2,850 with a $2.61 price per square foot. 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.
196 Dayton Ave3 bed 2 bath3BR, 2BA$2.93
River Edge at GarfieldRiver Edge C2BR, 2BA$2.61
159 Hamilton Ave, Unit Clifton Apartment159 Hamilton Ave2BR, 1BA$2.15
26 Caroline Ave, Unit 1st Floor26 Caroline Ave2BR, 1BA$3.07
116 Van Riper Ave, Unit Apt 1116 Van Riper Ave2BR, 1BA$3.33
Meridia Garfield 848A1BR, 1BA$3.48
Lexington Garden Apartments1 Bdrm - (Ocean City) 612sq1BR, 1BA$2.94
Clifton & CoS01Studio, 1BA$3.67

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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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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 $1,799 at Lexington Garden 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 River Edge at Garfield.

What is the most affordable Downtown Clifton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Clifton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 196 Dayton Ave and starts from $3,805.

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