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Rental Market Trends in Clifton, NJ

What is the average rent in Clifton, NJ?

$2,002/month

Average Rent

629 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Clifton, NJ is $2,002 per month. This is 22% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/month, making Clifton one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Clifton, you can expect to pay about $1,731 per month for a studio, $2,002 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,578 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,127 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,731/month
431 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,002/month
629 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,578/month
895 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,127/month
584 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,480/month
299 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,623/month
204 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,054/month
1,232 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,825/month
322 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,850/month
366 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,030/month
0 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Clifton, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $57 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clifton?

Based on current rent prices, Allwood is the most affordable neighborhood in Clifton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Allwood
$2,241/month
767 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clifton?

Based on current rent prices, Allwood is the most expensive neighborhood in Clifton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Allwood
$2,241/month
767 Sq Ft

Which Clifton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Clifton with the most apartments available is Allwood .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Allwood
$2,241/month
767 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Clifton, NJ?

Because the average rent in Clifton is $2,002, you’ll want to make about $6,673 per month or $80,076 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Allwood

Clifton, NJ

Allwood

Clifton, NJ

Studio
$1,088/month
$1,088/month
One Bedroom
$1,147/month
$1,147/month
Two Bedroom
$1,372/month
$1,372/month
Three Bedroom
$1,572/month
$1,572/month
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$1,645 - $2,475

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The Parker 118

118 Park Ave,
Rutherford, NJ 07070

$2,245 - $4,350

Studio - 2 Beds

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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