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

Richfield Village Apartments

324,339 and 431 Broadway

246 20th Ave

Freedom Village Senior 55+

Mount Pleasant Village Apartments

The Pennington

Jasontown Apartments

Jasontown II

Fairway Gardens
Clifton, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clifton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Clifton Studio Apartments | $1,962 | $1,275 | $3,247 |
Cheap Clifton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $1,250 | $5,749 |
Cheap Clifton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,083 | $1,650 | $9,992 |
Cheap Clifton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,054 | $2,000 | $5,545 |
Cheap Clifton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,553 | $2,600 | $6,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clifton, NJ
Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Lakeview | $2,725 | $1,250 | 3332 |
Garret Mountain | $2,750 | $1,275 | 748 |
Downtown Clifton | $2,800 | $1,450 | 2298 |
Albion | $3,000 | $1,250 | 2575 |
Middle Village | $3,000 | $1,275 | 3357 |
Kingsland Manor | $3,200 | $1,695 | 768 |
Botany Section | $3,400 | $1,275 | 2513 |
Botany Village | $3,400 | $1,450 | 2018 |
Dutch Hill | $3,400 | $1,450 | 3492 |
Estates at Hilltop | $3,500 | $1,535 | 753 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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324,339 and 431 Broadway | 339 Broadway | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Freedom Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,398 |
The Pennington | SW Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Fairway Gardens | Studio Large | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
Martha Washington Apartments | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Richfield Village Apartments | Studio 410 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
58 Ettrick Ter | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
42-52 Essex St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Arlington Park Apartments | RENOVATED ONE BEDROOM RESIDENCE | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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508 2nd Ave, Unit #1 | 508 2nd Ave | 3BR,3BA | $1.67 |
734 Lake Ave, Unit 1 | 734 Lake Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
223 Miller Ave | 223 Miller Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
96 King St | 96 King St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
61-63 Carmer Ave, Unit # 2D | 61-63 Carmer Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
397 Park Ave, Unit m | 397 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
The Godwin Lofts | 2 BR LR | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
444 Park Ave, Unit TOP | 444 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
175 Union Ave, Unit ABCDE | 175 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Freedom Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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
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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 $1,675.
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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