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Rental Market Trends in Clifton, NJ
What is the average rent in Clifton, NJ?
$1,965/month
Average Rent
627 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Clifton, NJ is $1,965 per month. This is 26% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making Clifton one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Clifton, you can expect to pay about $1,696 per month for a studio, $1,965 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,549 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,953 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Clifton, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $54 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Clifton, NJ
Last Updated March 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
44%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clifton?
Based on current rent prices, Maple Valley, Richfield and Allwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clifton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clifton?
Based on current rent prices, Middle Village, Athenia and Dutch Hill are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clifton.
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Clifton, NJ?
Because the average rent in Clifton is $1,965, you’ll want to make about $6,550 per month or $78,600 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.
How does Clifton, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Clifton, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,688/month
$1,318/month
Two Bedroom
$1,923/month
$1,657/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 February 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.