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Rental Market Trends in Clifton, NJ

What is the average rent in Clifton, NJ?

$2,048/month

Average Rent

631 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

Clifton, NJ Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Clifton, NJ is $2,048 per month. This is 25% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Clifton one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Clifton average $1,742 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Clifton average $2,048 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Clifton average $2,713 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Clifton average $3,209 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,742/month
437 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,048/month
631 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,713/month
944 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,209/month
584 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,114/month
255 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,787/month
154 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,974/month
410 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,954/month
319 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,737/month
302 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,363/month
998 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Clifton, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $16 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Clifton, NJ
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Clifton, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
24% $1,001 - $1,500/month
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
57% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clifton?

Based on current rent prices, Allwood, Athenia and Middle Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clifton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Allwood
$2,304/month
716 Sq Ft
Athenia
$2,661/month
845 Sq Ft
Middle Village
$2,690/month
829 Sq Ft
Dutch Hill
$2,720/month
841 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clifton?

Based on current rent prices, Dutch Hill, Middle Village and Athenia are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clifton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Dutch Hill
$2,720/month
841 Sq Ft
Middle Village
$2,690/month
829 Sq Ft
Athenia
$2,661/month
845 Sq Ft
Allwood
$2,304/month
716 Sq Ft

Which Clifton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Clifton with the most apartments available are Allwood, Athenia and Dutch Hill .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Allwood
$2,304/month
716 Sq Ft
Athenia
$2,661/month
845 Sq Ft
Dutch Hill
$2,720/month
841 Sq Ft
Middle Village
$2,690/month
829 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 $2,048, you’ll want to make about $6,826 per month or $81,912 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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Clifton, NJ

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How does Clifton, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Allwood

Clifton, NJ

Dutch Hill

Clifton, NJ

Studio
$1,412/month
$2,141/month
One Bedroom
$1,083/month
$2,300/month
Two Bedroom
$1,344/month
$3,621/month
Three Bedroom
$1,528/month
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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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