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Clifton, NJ

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A family-friendly community with eclectic flair.

Passaic River Family-Friendly New Jersey Small Town Quaint Living

Nestled comfortably along the Passaic River, Clifton, New Jersey is a bohemian mix of classic and industrial architecture. Here, quaintly quiet neighborhoods are situated on tree-lined avenues, and the family-friendly ambiance gives this area a cozy, small-town feel. Camden offers tranquil living and a laid-back vibe that you’re sure to love. Thanks to its position along the river, residents of Clifton have easy access to idyllic parks and fishing spots seated in a charming terrain.

Indulge in your love for cars at Broadway SuperCars, and view modern artwork at the Clifton Arts Center and Sculpture Park. Take a bite out of the great local cuisine and breweries. When looking for your next apartment, look no farther than the quaint comfort of Clifton, New Jersey.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Clifton, NJ is $1,695 for a studio, $1,958 for one bedroom, $2,524 for two bedrooms, and $2,981 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clifton has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,958/month
627 Sq Ft
House
$2,473/month
501 Sq Ft
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Transportation

73

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

47

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

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 #2

Public

Grades K-5

391 Students

7
out of 10

School #14

Public

Grades PK-5

401 Students

6
out of 10

School #9

Public

Grades PK-5

282 Students

6
out of 10

School #1

Public

Grades K-5

251 Students

6
out of 10

School #17

Public

Grades PK-5

533 Students

5
out of 10

Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,189 Students

4
out of 10

Christopher Columbus Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,158 Students

4
out of 10

Garfield Auxiliary Ms-High School

Public

Grades 6-12

41 Students

Rating Unavailable

Clifton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,059 Students

2
out of 10

Garfield Auxiliary Ms-High School

Public

Grades 6-12

41 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
  • Van Vleck House & Gardens
  • Meadowlands Environment Center
  • McDowell Observatory
  • Richard W. DeKorte Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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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.