Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richfield Neighborhood of Clifton, NJ from $1,200 (36 Rentals)

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Colonial Residence
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Residence

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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Garrett Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garrett Village

948 Valley RdClifton, NJ 07013
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126 Center St
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

126 Center St

126 Center StClifton, NJ 07011

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property at 118 Sheridan 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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118 Sheridan Ave

CliftonNJ07011
property at 21 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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21 Walnut St

CliftonNJ07013
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 273 Oak St

$1,800 - $2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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273 Oak St

PassaicNJ07055

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442-446 Monroe St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

442-446 Monroe St.

442-446 Monroe StPassaic, NJ 07055
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Aycrigg Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aycrigg Manor

215 Aycrigg AvePassaic, NJ 07055
Student Housing
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property at 1283 Valley Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1283 Valley Rd, Unit 7

1283 Valley Rd
MontclairNJ07043

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Richfield, Clifton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Richfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richfield area of Clifton, NJ is a Studio unit found at Richfield Village Apartments priced from $1,695. Jefferson Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Richfield apartments for rent in Clifton, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,695
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Styertowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Country Club Towers I and IIMedium StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Clifton & CoS01Studio,1BA$2,031
The Towers at Passaic Park521-1x11BR,1BA$2,125
Gordonhurst Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,250
68 Hammond AveJunot3BR,1BA$2,300
Van Houten Village 55+ Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richfield, NJ

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richfield area is the $2.92 price per square foot 2 bed + Model at 232 Gregory Ave in the in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Richfield apartment is the 76 6th Ave Model at 76 6th Ave, Unit Apt 2 starting at $2,300 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
232 Gregory Ave2 bed +2BR,2.5BA$2.92
76 6th Ave, Unit Apt 276 6th Ave2BR,1BA$2.09
213 Lakeview Ave, Unit #2213 Lakeview Ave2BR,1BA$2.40
Van Houten Village 55+ Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.35
68 Hammond AveJunot3BR,1BA$2.56
580 Gregory Ave, Unit 1580 Gregory Ave2BR,1BA$2.78
The Towers at Passaic Park521-1x11BR,1BA$2.57
Maple Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.10
Gordonhurst Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Richfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richfield is under $2,345.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richfield?

The cheapest apartment in Richfield is Jefferson Gardens which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Richfield costs $6,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richfield?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 35 regular apartments in Richfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Richfield?

Cheap apartments in Richfield have an average cost of $936 which is $5,539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richfield.

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