
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clifton Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $1,300 (12 Rentals)
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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 | $1,922 | $1,850 | $1,995 |
Downtown Clifton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,129 | $1,725 | $2,749 |
Downtown Clifton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $2,200 | $3,000 |
Downtown Clifton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,750 | $2,850 |
Downtown Clifton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 12 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
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Meridia Garfield 848 | A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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22 John St, Unit 22 John street #2 | 22 John St | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
588 McKinley St, Unit 2 | 588 McKinley St | 3BR,1BA | $2.38 |
185 Christie Ave, Unit 185 Christie Ave Clifton | 185 Christie Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
33 Washington Ave, Unit 2 | 33 Washington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
42 Lanza Ave, Unit 2 | 42 Lanza Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
29 W 7th St, Unit 2nd floor | 29 W 7th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
Meridia Garfield 848 | A | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
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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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