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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Clifton, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Clifton
$2,400/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Clifton is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clifton
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clifton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Clifton, NJ
Average rent prices in Clifton have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Clifton run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,481 | No Change |  35% | |
1 bedroom | $1,775 | 4% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 5% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 3% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albion | $2,400 | |
Allwood | $2,900 | |
Athenia | $2,350 | |
Botany Section | $1,895 | |
Delawanna | $2,500 | |
Dutch Hill | $2,300 | |
Lakeview | $2,200 | |
Maple Valley | $3,000 | |
Middle Village | $1,950 | |
Rosemawr | $2,675 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | 6% | 7% | |
Condos | $2,640 | 12% | 8% | |
Houses | $3,900 | 10% | 18% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,481
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Delawanna
Average rent
$2,500
Dutch Hill
Average rent
$2,300
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,200
Botany Section
Average rent
$1,895
Rosemawr
Average rent
$2,675
Albion
Average rent
$2,400
Athenia
Average rent
$2,350
Middle Village
Average rent
$1,950
Allwood
Average rent
$2,900
Maple Valley
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,640
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
18%
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
26%higher than the national median
28%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clifton, NJ is 1% lower than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.
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6%Discover rentals in Clifton, NJ
2d ago
Dutch Hill apartment for rent in Clifton
103 Sylvan Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Athenia apartment for rent in Clifton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Botany Section apartment for rent in Clifton
442 Lexington Ave #3rdFL, Clifton, NJ 07011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lakeview apartment for rent in Clifton
179 Trimble Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
22h ago
743 Passaic Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,760–$4,046
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Athenia apartment for rent in Clifton
4 Howard Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Price dropped $300Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Delawanna condo for rent in Clifton
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Middle Village apartment for rent in Clifton
182 2nd St #2, Clifton, NJ 07011
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
22h ago
743 Passaic Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,760–$4,046
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dutch Hill apartment for rent in Clifton
52 2nd St #2, Clifton, NJ 07011
3 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Albion apartment for rent in Clifton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Albion apartment for rent in Clifton
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
22h ago
743 Passaic Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,760–$4,046
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Dutch Hill apartment for rent in Clifton
26 Prescott Ave #2A, Clifton, NJ 07011
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Rosemawr apartment for rent in Clifton
15 Stanchak Ct, Clifton, NJ 07014
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Dutch Hill apartment for rent in Clifton
103 Sylvan Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dutch Hill apartment for rent in Clifton
52 2nd St #2, Clifton, NJ 07011
3 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Delawanna apartment for rent in Clifton
326 Delawanna Ave #2, Clifton, NJ 07014
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Price dropped $150Apartment 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 $2,400 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clifton?
Average rent prices in Clifton have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Clifton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clifton is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clifton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Clifton are Botany Section ($1,895/mo), Middle Village ($1,950/mo), and Lakeview ($2,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Clifton?
To comfortably afford rent in Clifton, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Clifton?
January offers the lowest rents in Clifton, with approximately 10% savings compared to July's peak prices. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while March and May see higher competition.
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).