Cheap Homes for Rent in the Clifton Neighborhood of Marblehead, MA from $1,500 (5 Rentals)

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property at 2 Station Rd

$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2 Station Rd

SalemMA01970

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property at 1002 Paradise Rd

$2,700

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1002 Paradise Rd

SwampscottMA01907

Clifton, Marblehead, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clifton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clifton area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Salem Highlands priced from $1,700. 278 Lafayette St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Clifton apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
278 Lafayette St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,900
University Square North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, MA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $2.75 price per square foot A4 Model at Vavel Apartments in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott starting at $3,074 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the South Salem 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.
Vavel ApartmentsA42BR,2BA$2.75
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.36
8 Arthur St, Unit 18 Arthur St3BR,1BA$2.19
98 Leach St, Unit 398 Leach St2BR,1BA$2.40
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.68
Bell North ShoreA1B1BR,1BA$2.71
University Square North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.69
The Landing at Vinnin SquareA1BR,1BA$3.55
LoreST1Studio ,1BA$4.43
Salem HighlandsStudio RenovatedStudio ,1BA$3.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clifton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clifton?

There are currently 87 Apartments for Rent in Clifton, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $4,600. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clifton ranging from $1,500 to $9,700.

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 $1,500 to $9,700 with an average monthly rent of $4,392.

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 $2,500 to $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,850 to $5,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,950.

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