What is the average apartment size in Clifton?

The average size for a Clifton, NJ apartment is 699 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Clifton?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Clifton is $2,207 per month, a 6.18% increase from last year’s average of $2,078.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Clifton?

In Clifton, studios rent for $1,742 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,050 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,551 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Clifton?

The typical apartment in Clifton offers about 699 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Clifton?

Studio apartments in Clifton average 487 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 635 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 845 sq. ft.

Clifton, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Clifton?

The typical rent budget in Clifton ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Clifton?

In Clifton, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Clifton is $2,207, a 6.18% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,078.

Studio Apartments at $1,742 offer the most budget-friendly option with 487 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 635 square feet for $2,050, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,551 offer 845 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Clifton, NJ

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,207	699 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,742	487 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,050	635 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,551	845 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Clifton, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Clifton, NJ have increased by 6.18% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,078 to $2,207.

What's the typical rent budget in Clifton, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Clifton, NJ (41%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Clifton, NJ?

13,595 or 41% of the households in Clifton, NJ are renter-occupied while 19,302 or 59% are owner-occupied.

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How Clifton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Clifton	$2,207
Jersey City	$3,786
Jersey Shore	$2,164
Newark	$1,741
East Orange	$1,868
Elizabeth	$1,871
Bayonne	$2,604
Hoboken	$4,577
Paterson	$1,718
Summit	$2,852
Camden	$1,426
Hackensack, NJ	$2,576
Garfield, NJ	$2,197
Passaic, NJ	$1,926

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Clifton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.