Clifton

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Clifton, NJ Area Guide

A community with eclectic flair

Passaic River 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.

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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Clifton, NJ is $1,773 for a studio, $2,009 for one bedroom, $2,738 for two bedrooms, and $3,139 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clifton has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,009/month
630 Sq Ft
House
$3,168/month
552 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Very Walkable

73 / 100

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

Some Transit

47 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

47 / 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 #9

Public

Grades PK-5

School #8

Public

Grades PK-5

School #2

Public

Grades K-5

School #3

Public

Grades K-5

School #13

Public

Grades K-5

Clifton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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

Top Apartments in Clifton

Houses for Rent in Clifton

Property Management Companies in Clifton, NJ

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.