
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clifton Neighborhood of Staten Island, NY from $3,000 (40 Rentals)
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661-663 Bay St

91 Broad St

69 Thompson St

271 Broad St

251 Broad St

959 Van Duzer St

54-56 Tompkins St
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31 Norwood Ave

680 Bay St

514 Tompkins Ave

635 Bay St

18, 19, 23, 24, 26 TESSA COURT

166 Vanderbilt Avenue

119 Virginia Ave

48-52 Tompkins St
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180 Broad St

89 Gordon St

93 Harrison St

215 Canal St

55 Targee St

668 Bay St

223 Gordon St

639 Bay St
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692 Van Duzer St

745 Van Duzer St

854 Bay St

27 Norwood Ave

160-166 St Marys Ave

73-75 Thompson St

51 Coursen Pl

Park Hill III Apartments
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220 Osgood Ave

Park Hill II

141 Park Hill Ave

Fairway Gardens

Tompkins Court

Park Hill I Apartments

83-89 Thompson St
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Clifton, Staten Island, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clifton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Clifton Neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NY
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $2.73 price per square foot 208 Saint Marys Ave Model at 208 Saint Marys Ave, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Grymes Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 23 Brownell St Model at 23 Brownell St, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $3,000 with a $3.53 price per square foot in the Grymes Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clifton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 Saint Marys Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 208 Saint Marys Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 23 Brownell St, Unit 2nd Floor | 23 Brownell St | 3BR,1BA | $3.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleClifton, Staten Island, NY
Ranked #21
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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