Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ from $700 (45 Rentals)

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26 Foster Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 Foster Street

26 Foster StClifton, NJ 07011
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Building 534
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Building 534

534 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07514
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486-490 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

486-490 Park Ave

486-490 Park AvePaterson, NJ 07504
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57 Madison St
Studio Apartments

57 Madison St

57 Madison StPaterson, NJ 07501
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191 Market St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Market St

191 Market StPaterson, NJ 07505
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282 Broadway Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

282 Broadway Ave

282 Broadway AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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200 Hospital Plz
1 Bedroom Apartments

200 Hospital Plz

200 Hospital PlzPaterson, NJ 07503
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330 E. 33rd St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

330 E. 33rd St.

328-336 E 33rd StPaterson, NJ 07504
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120 Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Park Place

120-122 Park PlPassaic, NJ 07055
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Yorkview Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Yorkview Gardens

329 Hackensack StCarlstadt, NJ 07072
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Colt Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colt Arms Apartments

18-56 Godwin StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Towers

125-145 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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44 Beech St
1 Bedroom Apartments

44 Beech St

44 Beech StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Ridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge Apartments

13-19 Ridge RdLyndhurst, NJ 07071
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Jamestown Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jamestown Apartments

221 Harrison StNutley, NJ 07110
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Ralson Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ralson Apartments

272 Lakeview AvePaterson, NJ 07503
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216 Straight St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

216 Straight St

216 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Park West Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park West Terrace

152 Park AveEast Rutherford, NJ 07073
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Karl Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Karl Place

1 Karl PlGarfield, NJ 07026
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Riverview Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Towers

85-105 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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196-198 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

196-198 9th St

196-198 9th StPassaic, NJ 07055
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267 Fair St
Studio Apartments

267 Fair St

267 Fair StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Union Bridge Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Union Bridge Gardens

153 Darwin AveRutherford, NJ 07070
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159 12th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

159 12th Ave

159 12th AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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180 Cedar St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

180 Cedar St

180 Cedar StPaterson, NJ 07501
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77-91 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

77-91 Park Ave

77-91 Park AvePaterson, NJ 07524
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Clifton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clifton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Clifton, NJ area range in price from $1,250 to $10,172 with an overall median price of $4,364. The three Clifton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lakeview at $1,250, Garret Mountain at $1,275, and Downtown Clifton 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
Lakeview$2,725$1,2503332
Garret Mountain$2,750$1,275748
Downtown Clifton$2,800$1,4502298
Albion$3,000$1,2502575
Middle Village$3,000$1,2753357
Kingsland Manor$3,200$1,695768
Botany Section$3,400$1,2752513
Botany Village$3,400$1,4502018
Dutch Hill$3,400$1,4503492
Estates at Hilltop$3,500$1,535753

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 $1,150. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
324,339 and 431 Broadway339 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,150
Freedom Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,398
The PenningtonSW StudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Fairway GardensStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,575
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,595
58 Ettrick Terone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
42-52 Essex StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Arlington Park ApartmentsRENOVATED ONE BEDROOM RESIDENCE1BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $1.67 price per square foot 508 2nd Ave Model at 508 2nd Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Rosemawr neighborhood starting from $4,350. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 734 Lake Ave Model at 734 Lake Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,975 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Rosemawr 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.
508 2nd Ave, Unit #1508 2nd Ave3BR,3BA$1.67
734 Lake Ave, Unit 1734 Lake Ave2BR,2BA$1.42
223 Miller Ave223 Miller Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
96 King St96 King St1BR,1BA$1.11
61-63 Carmer Ave, Unit # 2D61-63 Carmer Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
397 Park Ave, Unit m397 Park Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
The Godwin Lofts2 BR LR2BR,1BA$2.09
444 Park Ave, Unit TOP444 Park Ave2BR,1BA$2.14
175 Union Ave, Unit ABCDE175 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.81
Freedom Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08

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Getting Around Clifton, NJ

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,675.

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 $4,364.

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 4,182 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 $489 which is $3,875 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton.

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