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Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Clifton, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Clifton
$2,400/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Clifton is $2,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $455 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clifton
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,250, whereas a house costs $3,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Clifton run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | No Change |  19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | 4% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 4% | 49% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albion | $2,200 | |
Athenia | $2,200 | |
Botany Section | $2,025 | |
Delawanna | $2,400 | |
Dutch Hill | $2,990 | |
Lakeview | $2,450 | |
Maple Valley | $2,800 | |
Middle Village | $2,225 | |
Richfield | $2,500 | |
Rosemawr | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,950 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,875 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
49%
Botany Section
Average rent
$2,025
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,450
Dutch Hill
Average rent
$2,990
Athenia
Average rent
$2,200
Middle Village
Average rent
$2,225
Richfield
Average rent
$2,500
Rosemawr
Average rent
$2,500
Delawanna
Average rent
$2,400
Maple Valley
Average rent
$2,800
Albion
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,875
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
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
23%higher than the national median
20%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clifton, NJ is 3% higher than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,325
23%$2,700
20%$2,595
72%$1,999
6%$2,250
5%$2,500
1%$2,500
8%$3,300
9%$2,100
1%$2,100
$2,000
6%$2,700
8%Discover rentals in Clifton, NJ
1d 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
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Botany Section apartment for rent in Clifton
205 Parker Ave #2, Clifton, NJ 07011
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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
2d ago
743 Passaic Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,107–$4,036
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Delawanna townhouse for rent in Clifton
137 Riverwalk Way, Clifton, NJ 07014
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Clifton
28 Devonshire Dr, Clifton, NJ 07013
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Clifton
118 George Russell Way, Clifton, NJ 07013
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,675
House for rent
2d ago
743 Passaic Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,107–$4,036
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 Kowal St, Clifton, NJ 07013
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
120 Center St, Clifton, NJ 07011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Delawanna townhouse for rent in Clifton
137 Riverwalk Way, Clifton, NJ 07014
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
1 Kowal St, Clifton, NJ 07013
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Athenia apartment for rent in Clifton
117 Speer Ave #1, Clifton, NJ 07013
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Delawanna townhouse for rent in Clifton
137 Riverwalk Way, Clifton, NJ 07014
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Delawanna townhouse for rent in Clifton
102 Riverwalk Way, Clifton, NJ 07014
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
1d 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
735 Van Houten Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dutch Hill apartment for rent in Clifton
243 Madison Ave #1, Clifton, NJ 07011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dutch Hill apartment for rent in Clifton
243 Madison Ave #2, Clifton, NJ 07011
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 $2,400 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clifton?
Average rent prices in Clifton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Clifton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clifton is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clifton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Clifton are Botany Section ($2,025/mo), Athenia ($2,200/mo), and Albion ($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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Clifton average around $1,850/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,630/month.
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).