Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clifton Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $1,300 (12 Rentals)

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CliftonNJ07011

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26 Foster Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 Foster Street

26 Foster StClifton, NJ 07011
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Ralson Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ralson Apartments

272 Lakeview AvePaterson, NJ 07503
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Downtown Clifton, Clifton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Clifton Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridia Garfield 848A1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clifton, NJ

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clifton area is the $0.98 price per square foot 22 John St Model at 22 John St, Unit 22 John street #2 in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Clifton apartment is the 588 McKinley St Model at 588 McKinley St, Unit 2 starting at $2,850 with a $2.38 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.
22 John St, Unit 22 John street #222 John St2BR,1BA$0.98
588 McKinley St, Unit 2588 McKinley St3BR,1BA$2.38
185 Christie Ave, Unit 185 Christie Ave Clifton185 Christie Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
33 Washington Ave, Unit 233 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$2.06
42 Lanza Ave, Unit 242 Lanza Ave2BR,1BA$2.78
29 W 7th St, Unit 2nd floor29 W 7th St1BR,1BA$2.71
Meridia Garfield 848A1BR,1BA$3.46

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Downtown Clifton, Clifton, NJ

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Clifton, NJ 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 $2,195 at Meridia Garfield 848.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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