Last updated on June 3, 2026

Average rent in
Clifton, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Clifton

$2,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Clifton is $2,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$3.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clifton

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clifton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Clifton, NJ

Average rent prices in Clifton have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Clifton, NJ

Rent prices in Clifton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clifton is $2,450, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Clifton run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

2%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,900

4%

21%

2 bedroom

$2,500

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,550

1%

31%

4 bedroom

$5,350

4%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Clifton, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Clifton, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Clifton and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Clifton

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clifton, NJ is 14% higher than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.

Discover rentals in Clifton, NJ

205 Parker Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Botany Section apartment for rent in Clifton

Apartment Complex - Clifton City, NJ

205 Parker Ave #2, Clifton, NJ 07011

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

21 Walnut Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Athenia apartment for rent in Clifton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

16 Cutler St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Botany Section house for rent in Clifton

2 Stories, One Floor Unit - Clifton City, NJ

16 Cutler St, Clifton, NJ 07011

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

69 La Salle Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Athenia apartment for rent in Clifton

MULTI_FAMILY - Clifton, NJ

69 La Salle Ave #2, Clifton, NJ 07013

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Clifton, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Clifton rental market.

How much is rent in Clifton?

The average rent in Clifton is $2,500 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clifton?

Average rent prices in Clifton have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Clifton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clifton is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clifton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Clifton are Albion ($1,922/mo), Dutch Hill ($2,150/mo), and Botany Section ($2,150/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clifton?

To comfortably afford rent in Clifton, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Clifton?

Clifton's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhoods.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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