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15 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - 5 Sewall Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,890
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,890
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,890

    5 Sewall Ave Unit B3

    5 Sewall Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011
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  3. Building Photo - 24 Hillman St
    4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200

    24 Hillman St Unit 2 nd floor

    24 Hillman St, Clifton, NJ 07011
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  4. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    181 Long Hill Rd Unit 8-10

    181 Long Hill Rd, Little Falls, NJ 07424
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  6. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900

    511 New York Ave Unit 2nd Floor

    511 New York Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
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  8. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,350

    580 Gregory Ave Unit 1

    580 Gregory Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011
  10. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    336 Harding Ave Unit 1

    336 Harding Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011
  12. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    20 Michigan Ave Unit 1

    20 Michigan Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503
  13. 2 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $4,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,200

    324 Winthrop Dr

    324 Winthrop Dr, Nutley, NJ 07110
  15. 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

    76 6th Ave Unit Apt 2

    76 6th Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055

Clifton at a Glance

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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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,059 Students
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Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
185 Students
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Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,189 Students
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Christopher Columbus Middle School

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Grades 6-8
1,158 Students
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School #2

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
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School #13

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
443 Students

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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 $2,084.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Clifton, NJ is $1,809.

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 $2,084.

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 $2,447.

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 $3,216.

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 $6,750.

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