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Clifton, NJ

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A family-friendly community with eclectic flair.

Passaic River Family-Friendly New Jersey Small Town Quaint Living

Located 15 miles west of Manhattan, Clifton combines suburban living with easy access to New York City. This established New Jersey community offers various housing options, from apartments to single-family homes. Current rental rates range from $1,694 for studios to $2,525 for two-bedroom apartments, with year-over-year increases between 1.4% and 4.8%. The rental market remains competitive due to the city's convenient location and established neighborhoods.

Clifton's landscape features the historic Weasel Brook Park, designed by the Olmsted Brothers landscaping firm. The city maintains its agricultural heritage through active farms, including Ploch's Farm, operating since 1867. Main Avenue serves as the downtown hub, with local shops and dining options. Commuters benefit from access to Routes 3 and 46 and the Garden State Parkway. The city is home to Clifton High School, one of New Jersey's largest single-facility high schools. Residents enjoy seasonal farmers' markets, numerous parks, and convenient public transportation options to Manhattan.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Clifton, NJ is $1,748 for a studio, $1,998 for one bedroom, $2,591 for two bedrooms, and $3,262 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clifton has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,998/month
629 Sq Ft
House
$2,666/month
306 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,228/month
396 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,104/month
685 Sq Ft
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Transportation

73

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

47

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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 #9

Public

Grades PK-5

282 Students

School #2

Public

Grades K-5

391 Students

School #8

Public

Grades PK-5

168 Students

School #17

Public

Grades PK-5

533 Students

School #13

Public

Grades K-5

484 Students

Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,189 Students

Christopher Columbus Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,158 Students

Garfield Auxiliary Ms-High School

Public

Grades 6-12

41 Students

Clifton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,059 Students

Garfield Auxiliary Ms-High School

Public

Grades 6-12

41 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
  • Van Vleck House & Gardens
  • Meadowlands Environment Center
  • McDowell Observatory
  • Richard W. DeKorte Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • LaGuardia

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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 November 2025.