Average Rent in Clifton, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Clifton, NJ Rents

Clifton rentals average $1,875 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $350 (21.21%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-3.23%) year-over-year from $1,808 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $267 (-10.39%) year-over-year from $2,567 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $342 (11.95%) year-over-year from $2,858 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,533 (-34.20%) year-over-year from $4,483 to $2,950. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 1.41% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.53% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.83% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.78% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 33.21% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$28.00	$1,750	$1,808 (-3.23%)	$1,714 (2.09%)
2 BR	$28.08	$2,300	$2,567 (-10.39%)	$2,425 (-5.15%)
3 BR	$33.83	$3,200	$2,858 (11.95%)	$3,000 (6.67%)
4+ BR	N/A	$2,950	$4,483 (-34.20%)	$3,817 (-22.71%)

Historical Rents in Clifton, NJ

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Top Cities Near Clifton

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Clifton. The average rent in Clifton is currently $2,276 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that East Orange, NJ, with an average rent of $2,155, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Clifton, NJ is Garfield, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,450 per month.

Let's compare Clifton, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Clifton, NJ are about 1.09% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.80% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Clifton, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Orange, NJ	$1,373	$1,890	$1,950	$2,155
Kearny, NJ	N/A	$1,775	$2,275	$2,250
Paterson, NJ	$1,250	$1,750	$2,275	$2,275
Newark, NJ	$2,250	$1,742	$2,000	$2,278
Hackensack, NJ	$1,695	$1,950	$2,500	$2,300
Garfield, NJ	N/A	$1,750	$2,400	$2,450

Top Neighborhoods Near Clifton

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Clifton

There are a total of 3 counties located by Clifton, NJ. Some of these counties include Essex, NJ, Hudson, NJ, and Bergen, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $30 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Hudson, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Bergen, NJ is the most expensive county by Clifton, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Clifton, NJ is 12.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Clifton, NJ is 4.35% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Essex, NJ	$1,550	$1,925	$2,400	$2,500
Hudson, NJ	$2,363	$2,300	$2,400	$2,500
Bergen, NJ	$1,800	$2,100	$2,750	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Clifton

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Clifton, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,350. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 07032, Kearny, NJ at $2,250 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,595 per month is 07003, Essex County, NJ.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Clifton, NJ is $1,775 per month. Or in other words, $47 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,425 per month. Which comes out to $25 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 zipcodes in Clifton, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
07026, Garfield, NJ	N/A	$1,750	$2,400	$2,450
07601, Hackensack, NJ	$1,695	$1,950	$2,500	$2,300
07032, Kearny, NJ	N/A	$1,775	$2,275	$2,250
07003, Essex County, NJ	N/A	$1,775	$2,425	$2,595
07107, Newark, NJ	N/A	$1,750	$2,500	$2,350

Frequently Asked Questions - Clifton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Clifton, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Clifton, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Clifton, NJ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Clifton, NJ.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Clifton, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,875 and an average price per square feet of $28.00. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Clifton.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Clifton, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $28.08. There are a total of 34 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Clifton.

How have rent prices in Clifton, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Clifton, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Clifton, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Clifton, NJ is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.