Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Clifton, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Clifton
$2,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Clifton is $2,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $590 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clifton
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clifton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Clifton, NJ
Average rent prices in Clifton have increased by 4% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Clifton run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,375 | No Change |  48% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 |  3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 4% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $5,400 | 7% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albion | $2,500 | |
Athenia | $2,400 | |
Botany Section | $2,100 | |
Delawanna | $2,597 | |
Dutch Hill | $2,775 | |
Lakeview | $2,450 | |
Maple Valley | $2,500 | |
Middle Village | $2,100 | |
Richfield | $2,450 | |
Rosemawr | $3,107 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,445 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,850 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,375
Last year
48%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
20%
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,450
Rosemawr
Average rent
$3,107
Botany Section
Average rent
$2,100
Dutch Hill
Average rent
$2,775
Delawanna
Average rent
$2,597
Richfield
Average rent
$2,450
Albion
Average rent
$2,500
Athenia
Average rent
$2,400
Maple Valley
Average rent
$2,500
Middle Village
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,445
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
3%
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
31%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clifton, NJ is 4% higher than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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23%$2,550
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37%$2,000
3%$2,297
7%$2,549
6%$2,500
10%$2,997
$2,100
$2,025
3%$2,050
4%$2,800
2%Discover rentals in Clifton, NJ
5d+ ago
Lakeview apartment for rent in Clifton
14 Bergen 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
4h ago
Dutch Hill apartment for rent in Clifton
293 Burgess Pl, Clifton, NJ 07011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dutch Hill apartment for rent in Clifton
103 Sylvan Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Albion house for rent in Clifton
18 Ravine Ct, Clifton, NJ 07013
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
7h ago
743 Passaic Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,042–$4,046
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Townhouse for rent in Clifton
10 Devonshire Dr #141, Clifton, NJ 07013
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Delawanna townhouse for rent in Clifton
261 Riverwalk Way, Clifton, NJ 07014
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
7h ago
743 Passaic Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,042–$4,046
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 Kowal St, Clifton, NJ 07013
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
120 Center St, Clifton, NJ 07011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Delawanna apartment for rent in Clifton
9 William St #3, Clifton, NJ 07014
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
7h ago
743 Passaic Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,042–$4,046
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 Kowal St, Clifton, NJ 07013
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
120 Center St, Clifton, NJ 07011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Delawanna condo for rent in Clifton
220 Cambridge Ct, Clifton, NJ 07014
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Condo for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Clifton
657 Broad St, Clifton, NJ 07013
4 beds
2 baths
$3,999
$3,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Delawanna apartment for rent in Clifton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clifton
86 Curie Ave #2, Clifton, NJ 07011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Middle Village apartment for rent in Clifton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clifton?
Average rent prices in Clifton have increased by 4% 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 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $590 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clifton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Clifton are Botany Section ($2,100/mo), Middle Village ($2,100/mo), and Athenia ($2,400/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?
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).