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property at 645 4th St

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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645 4th St

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property at 366 Kingsland Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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366 Kingsland Ave

LyndhurstNJ07071
property at 185 Governor St

$1,636

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$1,636

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$1,636

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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185 Governor St, Unit Studio

185 Governor St
PatersonNJ07501

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property at 409 Market St

$1,700

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409 Market St

Elmwood ParkNJ07407
property at 34 Auburn St

$1,718

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$1,718

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$1,718

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Auburn St, Unit 1 bedroom

34 Auburn St
PatersonNJ07501

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property at 14 River St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 River St

LodiNJ07644
property at 139 Ray St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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139 Ray St, Unit 1

139 Ray St
GarfieldNJ07026
property at 354 Hamilton Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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354 Hamilton Ave, Unit 1 bedroom

354 Hamilton Ave
PatersonNJ07501
property at 417 Boulevard

$1,800 - $2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

417 Boulevard

PassaicNJ07055
property at 38 Mill St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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38 Mill St

PatersonNJ07501

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property at 220 Palisade Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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220 Palisade Ave, Unit 2A

220 Palisade Ave
GarfieldNJ07026
property at 172 N Main St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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172 N Main St, Unit 3

172 N Main St
PatersonNJ07522
property at 5 Sewall Ave

$1,890

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$1,890

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$1,890

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

5 Sewall Ave, Unit B3

5 Sewall Ave
CliftonNJ07011
property at 313 Hackensack St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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313 Hackensack St, Unit 2

313 Hackensack St
CarlstadtNJ07072
property at 143 20th Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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143 20th Ave, Unit 1

143 20th Ave
PatersonNJ07501
property at 96 Walnut St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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96 Walnut St

NutleyNJ07110

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property at 9 E Monroe St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9 E Monroe St

PassaicNJ07055
property at 152 Ackerman Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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152 Ackerman Ave

CliftonNJ07011
property at 121 Grove St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Grove St

CliftonNJ07013
property at 172 N Main St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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172 N Main St, Unit 5

172 N Main St
PatersonNJ07522
property at 285 AYCRIGG Ave

$1,700 - $1,950

1 Bedroom Rentals

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285 AYCRIGG Ave

PassaicNJ07055

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Clifton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clifton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clifton, NJ area range in price from $950 to $9,631 with an overall median price of $2,501. The three Clifton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Garret Mountain at $2,150, Radcliffe at $2,200, and Botany Village at $2,260. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clifton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Garret Mountain$2,150$1,22524
Radcliffe$2,200$1,84519
Botany Village$2,260$99549
Botany Section$2,270$99548
Downtown Nutley$2,276$95029
Yantacaw$2,375$1,84531
Athenia$2,397$995131
Allwood$2,400$1,500107
Richfield$2,400$1,50094
Rosemawr$2,400$995101

Cheapest Available Clifton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clifton, NJ is a Studio unit found at 324,339 and 431 Broadway in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,275. Hospital Plaza in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clifton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
324,339 and 431 Broadway431 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,275
Hospital PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,550
Mount Pleasant VillageLarge 1 Bedroom (Mid)1BR,1BA$1,575
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,600
Mill Street SquareOne Bedroom/1 bath (Grandparents Raising Grandchil1BR,1BA$1,626

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $2.13 price per square foot 24 Hillman St Model at 24 Hillman St, Unit 2 nd floor in the in the Maple Valley neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 336 President St Model at 336 President St, Unit Charming and Beautiful Loft style Apartment starting at $2,950 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Lakeview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clifton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
24 Hillman St, Unit 2 nd floor24 Hillman St4BR,1BA$2.13
336 President St, Unit Charming and Beautiful Loft style Apartment336 President St2BR,1BA$2.11
24 Don Bosco Ave, Unit #224 Don Bosco Ave2BR,1BA$1.89
417 Straight St, Unit Large Bright 3BR Apartmen417 Straight St3BR,1BA$1.77
76 6th Ave, Unit Apt 276 6th Ave2BR,1BA$2.09
50 Mahar Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment available August 1, 202650 Mahar Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 374 Plauderville Ave1BR,1BA$1.80
59-63 Courtland St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Highland TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
84 MacArthur Ave, Unit 184 MacArthur Ave1BR,1BA$2.14

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Clifton, NJ
Population: 85,273

Ranked #396

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clifton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clifton?

There are currently 1195 Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $950 to $16,000. There are also 186 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clifton ranging from $850 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clifton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clifton ranges from $850 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,657.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clifton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clifton range from $2,000 to $16,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $5,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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