
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ from $600 (54 Rentals)
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565 Grove St

Martha Washington Apartments

26 Foster Street

Garrett Village

126 Center St

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244 18th Ave, Unit 3 floor

38 Mill St

King Alfred Apartments

Freedom Village Senior 55+
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324,339 and 431 Broadway

580 Washington Ave

67 Jersey St

346 Union Ave LLC

Jasontown Apartments

76 Market St

580 Washington Ave

Jasontown II Apartments

Fairway Gardens

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194 Mill St, Unit 1
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242 Union Ave

Building 534

486-490 Park Ave

191 Market St

282 Broadway Ave

Twin River Gardens Apartments

Hamilton Square Residential

Park West Terrace

Hospital Plaza

Yorkview Gardens
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120 Park Place

330 E. 33rd St.

Colt Arms Apartments

Riverview Towers

Linden West Apartments

44 Beech St

Ridge Apartments

Jamestown Apartments

96-98 3rd St

Ralson Apartments
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216 Straight St

Riverview Gardens

Karl Place

Tudor Court Condominiums

196-198 9th St

1169 Company Apartments

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Union Bridge Gardens

Brookdale Gardens Condo

Vista Garden Apartments
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Clifton, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clifton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Clifton Studio Apartments | $2,034 | $1,250 | $2,999 |
| Cheap Clifton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $675 | $3,800 |
| Cheap Clifton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $1,525 | $5,125 |
| Cheap Clifton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,127 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Clifton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,365 | $2,470 | $4,800 |
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Clifton, NJ Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clifton, NJ
Pricing Updated: 04/03/2026Current apartment rentals in the Clifton, NJ area range in price from $675 to $5,235 with an overall median price of $3,541. The three Clifton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Garret Mountain at $1,250, Albion at $675, and Maple Valley at $1,595. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clifton Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garret Mountain | $2,400 | $1,250 | 22 |
| Albion | $2,950 | $675 | 90 |
| Maple Valley | $3,000 | $1,595 | 71 |
| Montclair Heights | $3,000 | $1,595 | 75 |
| Dutch Hill | $3,250 | $1,350 | 152 |
| Lakeview | $3,250 | $675 | 156 |
| Middle Village | $3,300 | $1,350 | 132 |
| Rosemawr | $3,300 | $1,350 | 83 |
| Botany Village | $3,450 | $1,425 | 48 |
| Delawanna | $3,450 | $1,350 | 120 |
Cheapest Available Clifton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clifton, NJ is a Studio unit found at King Alfred Apartments in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood priced from $1,350. Freedom Village Senior 55+ in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,398. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clifton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Alfred Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Freedom Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,398 |
| 324,339 and 431 Broadway | 324 Broadway | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Jasontown Apartments | Jasontown 1 Bedroom First floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Martha Washington Apartments | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Richfield Village Apartments | Studio 410 | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $0.18 price per square foot 318 21st Ave Model at 318 21st Ave, Unit 304 in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 217 21st Ave Model at 217 21st Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Stoney Road 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 318 21st Ave, Unit 304 | 318 21st Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 217 21st Ave, Unit 1 | 217 21st Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 71 Passaic St, Unit 2 | 71 Passaic St | 2BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 145 Arnot St, Unit 4B | 145 Arnot St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 354 Highland Ave | 354 Highland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 466 Cortlandt St, Unit 2 | 466 Cortlandt St | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 107 Martha Ave, Unit B | 107 Martha Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 194 Mill St, Unit 1 | 194 Mill St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 151 Passaic St, Unit apartment | 151 Passaic St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 242 Union Ave | 242 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clifton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clifton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clifton is under $1,645.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clifton?
The cheapest apartment in Clifton is Freedom Village Senior 55+ which is listed at $1,398, while the average apartment in Clifton costs $3,541.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clifton?
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 268 regular apartments in Clifton 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 Clifton?
Cheap apartments in Clifton have an average cost of $676 which is $2,865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton.
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