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Average Rent in Clifton, NJ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Clifton, NJ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,864/mo
Lowest Available
$1,979/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
139
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Clifton, NJ
117 listed units across 3 buildings offering 2 bed units in Clifton, NJ dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $333/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volair Wesmont | Unit 53 | $4,639 | $2,359 | $2,280 |
| Volair Wesmont | Unit 46 | $4,819 | $2,859 | $1,960 |
| Volair Wesmont | Unit 45 | $4,729 | $2,879 | $1,850 |
| Volair Wesmont | Unit 44 | $4,629 | $2,869 | $1,760 |
| Volair Wesmont | Unit 95 | $3,409 | $2,139 | $1,270 |
| Volair Wesmont | Unit 50 | $3,429 | $2,369 | $1,060 |
| Volair Wesmont | Unit 51 | $3,359 | $2,379 | $980 |
| Volair Wesmont | Unit 14 | $3,499 | $2,579 | $920 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Clifton, NJ
Compare average rent across Clifton, NJ neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair 07042 | $3,751 | ▲ $1,310 | $2,347 | 2 | 24 |
| Wood-Ridge 07075 | $2,431 | ▲ $11 | $1,575 | 1 | 311 |
| Clifton 07012 | $2,306 | ▲ $27 | $1,695 | 2 | 9 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Clifton, NJ?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Clifton, NJ is $2,864 per month across 4 apartment communities and 139 available units.
The most affordable option is Volair Wesmont starting at $1,979/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,864/mo.
Prices range from $1,979 to $4,621 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 35 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Clifton, NJ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Clifton, NJ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volair Wesmont | $1,979/mo | $2,730/mo | 124 | 4.1 |
| Richfield Village Apartment Homes | $2,315/mo | $2,383/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Valley & Bloom | $3,892/mo | $4,145/mo | 11 | 4.5 |
| Two South Willow | $4,597/mo | $4,609/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$115,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,864/mo.
Comfortable income
$137,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,979/mo), you need to earn at least $79,000/year.
Cost of living in Clifton, NJ
We only have live rent data for Clifton, NJ so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,864 |
| Estimated total | $2,864/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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 are refreshed annually.
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