# Average Rent in Clifton, NJ > How much is rent in Clifton, NJ? $3,089 median across 63 units in 5 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/ Latest included observation: November 8, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Clifton, NJ? The average listed apartment rent in Clifton, NJ is $3,195 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 63 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 5 apartment buildings, 63 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Clifton, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/apartments/) Avg Rent $3,195/mo median $3,089 [+20.3% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/trends/) Cheapest $1,695/mo Richfield Village Apartment Homes Properties 5 tracked daily Units 63 available now [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/trends/) [Explore Clifton, NJ on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=clifton-nj) [Clifton, NJ Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Clifton, NJ. Timeframe ## Average rent trend All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. Average rent today Not enough historical price data to chart yet. Check back next month. [Full Clifton, NJ price history](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Clifton, NJ Rent Prices All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 4.2 (786)](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/richfield-village-apartment-homes-clifton-nj/): Richfield Village Apartment Homes 168 Richfield Ter. Apartment A, Clifton, NJ 07012, USA From $1,695/mo Avg $2,093 4 units [#2 4.6 (138)](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/two-south-willow-clifton-nj/): Two South Willow 2 S Willow St, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA From $2,180/mo Avg $3,334 15 units [#3 4.1 (566)](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/volair-wesmont-clifton-nj/): Volair Wesmont 100 Rosie Square, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075, USA From $2,269/mo Avg $2,962 17 units [#4 4.5 (182)](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/valley-bloom-clifton-nj/): Valley & Bloom 34 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA From $2,488/mo Avg $3,455 23 units [#5 4.6 (96)](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/ave-clifton-clifton-nj/): AVE Clifton 743 Passaic Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012, USA From $2,760/mo Avg $3,281 4 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Richfield Village Apartment Homes 168 Richfield Ter. Apartment A, Clifton, NJ 07012, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/richfield-village-apartment-homes-clifton-nj/) | $1,695 | $2,093 | $3.58/ft² | 4.2 (786) | 4 | | 2 | [Two South Willow 2 S Willow St, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/two-south-willow-clifton-nj/) | $2,180 | $3,334 | $5.00/ft² | 4.6 (138) | 15 | | 3 | [Volair Wesmont 100 Rosie Square, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/volair-wesmont-clifton-nj/) | $2,269 | $2,962 | $3.00/ft² | 4.1 (566) | 17 | | 4 | [Valley & Bloom 34 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/valley-bloom-clifton-nj/) | $2,488 | $3,455 | $4.05/ft² | 4.5 (182) | 23 | | 5 | [AVE Clifton 743 Passaic Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/ave-clifton-clifton-nj/) | $2,760 | $3,281 | $3.41/ft² | 4.6 (96) | 4 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/apartments/) [Richfield Village Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/richfield-village-apartment-homes-clifton-nj/): ![Richfield Village Apartment Homes apartments in Clifton, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7605?w=600) 4.2 (786) 168 Richfield Ter. Apartment A, Clifton, NJ 07012, USA From $1,695/mo 4 units [Two South Willow](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/two-south-willow-clifton-nj/): ![Two South Willow apartments in Clifton, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/11160?w=600) 4.6 (138) 2 S Willow St, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA From $2,180/mo 15 units [Volair Wesmont](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/volair-wesmont-clifton-nj/): ![Volair Wesmont apartments in Clifton, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/11170?w=600) 4.1 (566) 100 Rosie Square, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075, USA From $2,269/mo 17 units [Valley & Bloom](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/valley-bloom-clifton-nj/): ![Valley & Bloom apartments in Clifton, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/11165?w=600) 4.5 (182) 34 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA From $2,488/mo 23 units [AVE Clifton](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/ave-clifton-clifton-nj/): ![AVE Clifton apartments in Clifton, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/11451?w=600) 4.6 (96) 743 Passaic Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012, USA From $2,760/mo 4 units [Browse all Clifton, NJ apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/apartments/) By Area ## Clifton, NJ neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Clifton 07012 2](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/apartments/?neighborhood=Clifton%2007012)[Montclair 07042 2](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/apartments/?neighborhood=Montclair%2007042)[Wood-Ridge 07075 1](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/apartments/?neighborhood=Wood-Ridge%2007075) ## Clifton, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Clifton, NJ is **$3,195 per month**, based on 63 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,695 at Richfield Village Apartment Homes to $4,628 at Two South Willow. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio | $2,377/mo | $1,695/mo | 11 | | 1 Bed | $3,031/mo | $1,910/mo | 23 | | 2 Bed | $3,573/mo | $2,315/mo | 27 | | 3 Bed | $4,499/mo | $4,379/mo | 2 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Clifton, NJ, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Clifton, NJ averages **$3,031/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$3,573/mo**. At the local median household income of **$99,003**, that works out to **39% of gross income**, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market. The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Clifton, NJ at **$1,658/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/clifton-nj/trends/) runs **93% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Clifton, NJ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Clifton, NJ? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $128,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,195/mo. Comfortable income $153,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,695/mo), you need to earn at least **$68,000/year**. Median household income in Clifton, NJ is **$99,003** , about 35% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Clifton, NJ Overall prices in Clifton, NJ runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Clifton, NJ's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $3,195 | | Utilities | $644 | | Groceries | $585 | | Transportation | $1,534 | | Healthcare | $748 | | Other goods and services | $1,197 | | Estimated total | $7,903/mo | Population 89,247 Median household income $99,003 Census median rent $1,658/mo Census rent burden 32.1% Median age 41.1 Mean commute 29 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. Cost of living Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually. Salary to live comfortably We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. Demographic figures Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release. Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023. Compare ## Nearby cities in New Jersey How Clifton, NJ rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Clifton, NJ | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Edison, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/edison-nj/) | $2,132 | -33% | -4% | 15 | | [New Brunswick, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/new-brunswick-nj/) | $2,374 | -26% | -0.6% | 13 | | [Bayonne, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/bayonne-nj/) | $2,911 | -9% | +2.1% | 10 | | [Hoboken, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/hoboken-nj/) | $4,766 | +49% | +3.7% | 10 | | [Jersey City, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/) | $4,128 | +29% | -1.6% | 9 | | [Newark, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/newark-nj/) | $14,644 | +358% | +76.5% | 8 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Clifton, NJ? The average listed apartment rent in Clifton, NJ is $3,195 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 63 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Clifton, NJ? The median asking rent in Clifton, NJ is $3,089 per month, computed from 63 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $3,195/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Clifton, NJ? The lowest available rent in Clifton, NJ starts at $1,695 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Clifton, NJ? 1-bedroom apartments in Clifton, NJ average $3,031/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,910/mo across 23 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Clifton, NJ? 2-bedroom apartments in Clifton, NJ average $3,573/mo. Units start from $2,315/mo across 27 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Clifton, NJ Track how apartment prices are changing over time. 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