Cheap Homes for Rent in Clifton, NJ from $1,200 (49 Rentals)

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property at 38 Mill St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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38 Mill St

PatersonNJ07501
property at 97 Market St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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97 Market St, Unit 10

97 Market St
PatersonNJ07505
property at 573 Broughton Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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573 Broughton Ave

BloomfieldNJ07003

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property at 275 Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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275 Main St

PatersonNJ07505
property at 402 Farnham Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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402 Farnham Ave

LodiNJ07644
property at 345 Sussex St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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345 Sussex St

PatersonNJ07503

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property at 14 River St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 River St

LodiNJ07644
property at 541 Union Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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541 Union Ave, Unit 2

541 Union Ave
PatersonNJ07522
property at 385 Midland Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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385 Midland Ave, Unit 4

385 Midland Ave
GarfieldNJ07026
property at 334 Midland Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 15

334 Midland Ave

Saddle BrookNJ07663

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property at 323 Marshall St

$2,000

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$2,000

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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323 Marshall St

PatersonNJ07503

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property at 36 Monsignor DeLuca Plaza

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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36 Monsignor DeLuca Plaza, Unit 2

36 Monsignor DeLuca Plaza
NutleyNJ07110
property at 172 N Main St

$2,050

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$2,050

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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172 N Main St

PatersonNJ07522
property at 51 Maple St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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51 Maple St

GarfieldNJ07026
property at 66 Tuttle St

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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66 Tuttle St

WallingtonNJ07057

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Clifton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clifton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/03/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Garret Mountain$2,400$1,25022
Albion$2,950$67590
Maple Valley$3,000$1,59571
Montclair Heights$3,000$1,59575
Dutch Hill$3,250$1,350152
Lakeview$3,250$675156
Middle Village$3,300$1,350132
Rosemawr$3,300$1,35083
Botany Village$3,450$1,42548
Delawanna$3,450$1,350120

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King Alfred ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Freedom Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,398
324,339 and 431 Broadway324 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,450
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,500
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
318 21st Ave, Unit 304318 21st Ave1BR,1BA$0.18
217 21st Ave, Unit 1217 21st Ave2BR,1BA$0.18
71 Passaic St, Unit 271 Passaic St2BR,1BA$0.18
145 Arnot St, Unit 4B145 Arnot St1BR,1BA$0.29
354 Highland Ave354 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$1.33
466 Cortlandt St, Unit 2466 Cortlandt St3BR,1BA$1.43
107 Martha Ave, Unit B107 Martha Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
194 Mill St, Unit 1194 Mill St1BR,1BA$1.30
151 Passaic St, Unit apartment151 Passaic St2BR,1BA$1.75
242 Union Ave242 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.60

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Clifton, NJ
Population: 85,273

Ranked #396

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clifton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clifton?

There are currently 1166 Apartments for Rent in Clifton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $675 to $16,000. There are also 159 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clifton ranging from $1,250 to $5,900.

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 $1,250 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,967.

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 $1,750 to $16,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,470.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.