Cheap Homes for Rent in Clifton, NJ from $1,200 (63 Rentals)

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property at 38 Mill St

$1,250

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$1,250

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38 Mill St

PatersonNJ07501
property at 76-78-78 Market St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76-78-78 Market St, Unit 1, Unit 1

76-78-78 Market St
PatersonNJ07505
property at 296 Stuyvesant Ave

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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296 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit A, Unit A

296 Stuyvesant Ave
LyndhurstNJ07071

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property at 366 Kingsland Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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366 Kingsland Ave

LyndhurstNJ07071
property at 181 Long Hill Rd

$1,650 - $3,325

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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181 Long Hill Rd

Little FallsNJ07424
property at 102 N 3rd St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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102 N 3rd St, Unit 2A, Unit 2A

102 N 3rd St
PatersonNJ07522

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property at 14 River St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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14 River St

LodiNJ07644
property at 14 River St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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14 River St

LodiNJ07644
property at 117 Centre 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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117 Centre St

NutleyNJ07110
property at 659 Passaic Ave

$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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659 Passaic Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

659 Passaic Ave
NutleyNJ07110
property at 48 Essex St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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48 Essex St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

48 Essex St
PatersonNJ07501
property at 25 Oak St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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25 Oak St, Unit BS, Unit BS

25 Oak St
PatersonNJ07501

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property at 541 Union Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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541 Union Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

541 Union Ave
PatersonNJ07522
property at 116 Eagle 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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116 Eagle St

North ArlingtonNJ07031
property at 285 Aycrigg Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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285 Aycrigg Ave

PassaicNJ07055
property at 285 Aycrigg Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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285 Aycrigg Ave, Unit 19F, Unit 19F

285 Aycrigg Ave
PassaicNJ07055
property at 1 Colonial Dr

$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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1 Colonial Dr, Unit E, Unit E

1 Colonial Dr
Little FallsNJ07424
property at 106 Grand St

$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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106 Grand St

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, Unit 3

172 N Main St
PatersonNJ07522

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property at 78 Gaston 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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78 Gaston Ave

GarfieldNJ07026
property at 97 N 4th St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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97 N 4th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

97 N 4th St
PatersonNJ07522
property at 48 Essex St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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48 Essex St, Unit 3R, Unit 3R

48 Essex St
PatersonNJ07501
property at 286 Broadway

$1,900

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$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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286 Broadway, Unit 2, Unit 2

286 Broadway
PatersonNJ07501
property at 85 Burns 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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85 Burns Ave

LodiNJ07644
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, Unit 5

172 N Main St
PatersonNJ07522

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Clifton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clifton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clifton, NJ area range in price from $1,350 to $9,000 with an overall median price of $3,294. The three Clifton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Radcliffe at $1,777, Garret Mountain at $1,450, and Albion at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clifton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Radcliffe$2,950$1,77714
Garret Mountain$3,000$1,45024
Albion$3,075$1,45090
Maple Valley$3,075$1,59570
Dutch Hill$3,150$1,350163
Lakeview$3,150$1,350166
Montclair Heights$3,150$1,59575
Downtown Nutley$3,150$1,77731
Yantacaw$3,175$1,77731
Middle Village$3,225$1,350138

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 $1,450. Jasontown Apartments in the Lakeview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clifton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
324,339 and 431 Broadway324 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,450
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,500
Fairway GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
King Alfred ApartmentsOne Bedroom small kitchen1BR,1BA$1,595
Tudor CourtA11BR,1BA$1,595
EttrickA11BR,1BA$1,625
Ralson ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,637
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $0.37 price per square foot 44 Willow Wood Ct Model at 44 Willow Wood Ct, Unit 1 in the in the Main Avenue neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 71 Passaic St Model at 71 Passaic St, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Downtown Passaic 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.
44 Willow Wood Ct, Unit 144 Willow Wood Ct3BR,2BA$0.37
71 Passaic St, Unit 271 Passaic St2BR,1BA$0.18
49 River St, Unit Apartment 249 River St4BR,1BA$1.23
173 Slater St, Unit 2nd 3rd fl duplex apt173 Slater St3BR,1BA$1.12
466 Cortlandt St, Unit 2466 Cortlandt St3BR,1BA$1.37
33 Glover Ave, Unit 233 Glover Ave3BR,1BA$1.41
51 Columbia Ave, Unit Apartment 251 Columbia Ave2BR,1BA$1.69
115 Clark St, Unit 1115 Clark St2BR,1BA$1.42
104 Eastern Way, Unit 0104 Eastern Way2BR,1BA$1.71
242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT242 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.60

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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 1178 Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $16,000. There are also 164 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clifton ranging from $1,250 to $5,750.

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 $1,250 to $5,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,880.

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 $1,775 to $16,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $5,459. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,470.

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