Cliffside Park

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Cliffside Park, NJ

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On the top of the Palisades, a stone’s throw from New York

Suburb Safe Low Crime Diverse Walkable

Cliffside Park is a bustling NYC suburb located at the top of the palisades just a couple of blocks from the Hudson River. The local rental market incorporates a mix of townhouses, apartment buildings, high-rise condos, and charming suburban homes. Combined with the close proximity to Manhattan, the relatively affordable rental market and the low crime rate attract numerous commuters to town. The location atop the Palisades offers views across the Hudson to Riverside Park and Harlem, and James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park to the southwest provides an excellent venue for outdoor recreation. The local dining scene includes a huge selection of hip and eclectic restaurants serving up cuisine from across the globe, and specialty grocers like Mitsuwa Marketplace and Nizam International Market make it easy for you to bring those unique flavors into your own kitchen. You’ll also enjoy easy access to entertainment options like Edgewater Multiplex Cinemas and the large Edgewater City Place shopping center. And of course, the endless attractions and amenities of New York are always at your fingertips.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cliffside Park, NJ is $2,000 for a studio, $2,047 for one bedroom, $3,426 for two bedrooms, and $8,681 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cliffside Park has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,047/month
521 Sq Ft
House
$3,216/month
606 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,190/month
327 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,344/month
400 Sq Ft
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Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

55

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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 #5

Public

Grades PK-4

277 Students

7
out of 10

School #4

Public

Grades K-5

482 Students

6
out of 10

Cliffside Park School 6/Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

696 Students

5
out of 10

School #3

Public

Grades PK-4

372 Students

3
out of 10

Cliffside Park School 6/Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

696 Students

5
out of 10

Cliffside Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,240 Students

3
out of 10

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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 February 2025.