Cliffside Park

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Cliffside Park, NJ Area Guide

On the top of the Palisades, a stone’s throw from New York

Suburb Safe Low Crime Diverse Walkable

Cliffside Park is a bustling NYC suburb located at the top of the palisades just a couple of blocks from the Hudson River. The local rental market incorporates a mix of townhouses, apartment buildings, high-rise condos, and charming suburban homes. Combined with the close proximity to Manhattan, the relatively affordable rental market and the low crime rate attract numerous commuters to town. The location atop the Palisades offers views across the Hudson to Riverside Park and Harlem, and James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park to the southwest provides an excellent venue for outdoor recreation. The local dining scene includes a huge selection of hip and eclectic restaurants serving up cuisine from across the globe, and specialty grocers like Mitsuwa Marketplace and Nizam International Market make it easy for you to bring those unique flavors into your own kitchen. You’ll also enjoy easy access to entertainment options like Edgewater Multiplex Cinemas and the large Edgewater City Place shopping center. And of course, the endless attractions and amenities of New York are always at your fingertips.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Cliffside Park, NJ is $1,990 for a studio, $2,134 for one bedroom, $3,070 for two bedrooms, and $3,431 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cliffside Park has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,134/month
500 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,155/month
638 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cliffside Park, NJ is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

85 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

55 / 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Somewhat Bikeable

44 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

School #5

Public

Grades PK-5

School #3

Public

Grades PK-5

School #4

Public

Grades K-5

Cliffside Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.