Average Rent in Clifton, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Clifton, NJ Rents

Clifton rentals average $1,890 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $58 (3.35%) year-over-year from $1,742 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-8.09%) year-over-year from $1,958 to $1,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $183 (-7.24%) year-over-year from $2,533 to $2,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $192 (-6.41%) year-over-year from $2,992 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $800 (-18.39%) year-over-year from $4,350 to $3,550. 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 down by 1.82% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.05% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$32.20	$1,800	$1,958 (-8.09%)	$1,713 (5.11%)
2 BR	$24.00	$2,350	$2,533 (-7.24%)	$2,275 (3.30%)
3 BR	N/A	$2,800	$2,992 (-6.41%)	$3,050 (-8.20%)
4+ BR	$36.95	$3,550	$4,350 (-18.39%)	$4,283 (-17.12%)

Historical Rents in Clifton, NJ

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Top Cities Near Clifton

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Clifton. The average rent in Clifton is currently $2,300 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Kearny, NJ, with an average rent of $2,175, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Clifton, NJ is Harrison, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,899 per month.

Let's compare Clifton, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.53% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Clifton, NJ are about 13.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.02% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Clifton, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kearny, NJ	N/A	$1,700	$2,150	$2,175
Paterson, NJ	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$2,200
Passaic, NJ	$1,900	$1,751	$2,375	$2,300
Garfield, NJ	$1,150	$1,800	$2,200	$2,300
Newark, NJ	$2,145	$2,000	$2,100	$2,300
East Orange, NJ	$2,050	$2,706	$2,100	$2,398
Hackensack, NJ	$2,391	$2,575	$3,314	$2,693
Harrison, NJ	$2,522	$2,928	$3,592	$2,899

Top Neighborhoods Near Clifton

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near Clifton. Some of these neighborhoods include Fairmount, West Side, and Lower Vailsburg. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near Clifton, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Clifton, NJ is currently around $2,788 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,788. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Clifton's average rent, which is only $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Clifton, Fairmount has the most affordable average rent at $2,200 per month. Whereas, at $5,131 average rent per month, The Waterfront is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Clifton. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fairmount, Newark, NJ	N/A	$1,575	$1,950	$2,200
West Side, Newark, NJ	N/A	$2,000	$2,275	$2,275
Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ	$1,750	$1,550	$1,900	$2,300
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ	$2,844	$3,463	$4,463	$3,276
Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ	$3,256	$3,558	$5,074	$4,358
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ	$4,099	$5,281	$7,545	$5,131

Top Counties Near Clifton

There are a total of 3 counties located by Clifton, NJ. Some of these counties include Essex, NJ, Bergen, NJ, and Hudson, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,095. That's roughly around $45 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Essex, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,575. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,110, Hudson, NJ is the most expensive county by Clifton, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Clifton, NJ is 29.63% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Clifton, NJ is 20.00% 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	$2,059	$2,200	$2,600	$2,575
Bergen, NJ	$2,300	$2,450	$3,000	$3,095
Hudson, NJ	$3,703	$4,498	$4,990	$4,110

Top Zipcodes Near Clifton

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Clifton, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,425. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 07111, Essex County, NJ at $2,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,141 per month is 07302, Jersey City, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,805. That's at least $56 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Clifton, NJ is $1,998 per month. Or in other words, $45 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,375 per month. Which comes out to $35 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 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	$1,150	$1,800	$2,200	$2,300
07601, Hackensack, NJ	$2,391	$2,575	$3,314	$2,693
07032, Kearny, NJ	N/A	$1,700	$2,150	$2,175
07029, Harrison, NJ	$2,522	$2,928	$3,587	$2,898
07003, Essex County, NJ	$2,110	$1,800	$2,550	$2,550
07302, Jersey City, NJ	$4,091	$5,286	$7,594	$5,141
07111, Essex County, NJ	$1,249	$1,600	$2,000	$2,100
07104, Newark, NJ	$1,200	$1,850	$2,184	$2,200
07107, Newark, NJ	N/A	$1,600	$2,000	$2,200
07017, East Orange, NJ	$1,500	$2,146	$2,000	$2,275

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 $1,890 and an average price per square feet of $32.20. There are a total of 23 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $24.00. There are a total of 38 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% 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.