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  2. Building Photo - 354 Highland Ave
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    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,875
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,875 - $3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,875 - $3,200

    354 Highland Ave

    354 Highland Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011
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  3. Building Photo - 151 Passaic St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    151 Passaic St Unit apartment

    151 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
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  4. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200

    61 Passaic St Unit 2nd fl

    61 Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
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  5. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    107 Martha Ave Unit B

    107 Martha Ave, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
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  6. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,600

    40 Triumph Ct Unit 40B

    40 Triumph Ct, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
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  7. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    209 Lanza Ave Unit Apt #1

    209 Lanza Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
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  8. 4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000

    383 Dakota St Unit 1

    383 Dakota St, Paterson, NJ 07503
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  9. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    410 Franklin Ave Unit 1stFloor

    410 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110
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  10. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600

    97 Fenner Ave Unit 2

    97 Fenner Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013
  11. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    42 Outwater Ln Unit 2

    42 Outwater Ln, Garfield, NJ 07026
  12. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    46 Outwater Ln Unit 1

    46 Outwater Ln, Garfield, NJ 07026
  13. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    318 21st Ave Unit 304

    318 21st Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
  14. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    217 21st Ave Unit 1

    217 21st Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501

Clifton at a Glance

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$2,011
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Clifton, NJ Apartments for Rent

Clifton is a regional commercial hub in Passaic County, serving as a bedroom suburb of New York City just 15 miles west of Manhattan. As North Jersey's fourth-most populous city with over 90,000 residents, Clifton is crisscrossed by several major highways that make it convenient for commuters. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Clifton, you'll discover plenty of options in this established community, from studio apartments averaging around $1,761 to larger units in various neighborhoods across the city's 12 square miles.

Renting in Clifton offers practical advantages for anyone who needs access to New York City while preferring a more suburban setting. The city provides direct routes via Routes 3 and 46, plus the Garden State Parkway, making commutes manageable by car or public transit. Main Avenue serves as the downtown area with local shops and dining, while the historic Weasel Brook Park, designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers landscaping firm, offers green space for outdoor activities. Apartment communities are scattered throughout Clifton's established neighborhoods, with median household incomes around $86,000 reflecting the city's stable residential character. Renters also benefit from proximity to seasonal farmers' markets and working farms like Ploch's Farm, which has operated since 1867, adding to the area's longstanding community atmosphere.

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Clifton High School

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Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

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Woodrow Wilson Middle School

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Christopher Columbus Middle School

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Clifton, NJ

What are the average rent costs in Clifton, NJ?

The average rent in Clifton, NJ is $2,011.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Clifton, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Clifton, NJ is $1,743.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Clifton, NJ?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Clifton, NJ is $2,011.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Clifton, NJ?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Clifton, NJ is $2,749.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Clifton, NJ?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Clifton, NJ is $3,146.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Clifton, NJ?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Clifton, NJ is $6,501.

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