Clifton, New Jersey Rental Market Trends

Disclaimer:

Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Clifton, New Jersey rental market.

Highlights

An apartment for rent in Clifton, New Jersey typically goes for $2,056 per month, while a single-family home for rent in Clifton, New Jersey has a monthly cost of around $2,617. Renter-occupied units make up 42% of the local housing market, while the rental vacancy rate in Clifton, New Jersey is at 1.6.

Clifton, New Jersey

Average Apartment Rent

$2,056

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

2.9%

Average Single-Family Rent

$2,617

As of July 2024

Compared to a year ago, Clifton, New Jersey apartments have recorded a 2.9% rent increase.

Clifton, New Jersey Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Jul 2021 Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024
Clifton $1,675 $1,767 $1,781 $1,851 $1,949 $1,965 $1,998 $2,050 $2,041 $2,056
National $1,491 $1,586 $1,625 $1,697 $1,715 $1,704 $1,729 $1,720 $1,714 $1,739
Clifton
National
Jul 2021
$1,675
$1,491
Nov 2021
$1,767
$1,586
Mar 2022
$1,781
$1,625
Jul 2022
$1,851
$1,697
Nov 2022
$1,949
$1,715
Mar 2023
$1,965
$1,704
Jul 2023
$1,998
$1,729
Nov 2023
$2,050
$1,720
Mar 2024
$2,041
$1,714
Jul 2024
$2,056
$1,739

Clifton, New Jersey Average Apartment Rent

Clifton, New Jersey Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$500 - $700
$700 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 48.57%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Clifton, New Jersey rentals, while condos priced $1,000 - $1,500 hold the lowest share of the market – 3.81%.

Clifton, New Jersey Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 13,857
Owner occupied housing units 18,783

Renters take up 42% of Clifton, New Jersey real estate, occupying a total of 13,857 units, while homeowners live in 18,783 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.1

Renter median household income**

$55,235

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.42

Rental vacancy rate**

1.6%

Clifton, New Jersey Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 1,276
1 bed 3,656
2 beds 5,977
3 beds 2,394
4 beds 378
5 or more beds 176

There are 5,977 rentals in Clifton, New Jersey with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 43%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 176 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Clifton, New Jersey homes for rent is 4.1.

Clifton, New Jersey Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 368
25 - 34 years 2,860
35 - 44 years 2,974
45 - 54 years 2,460
55 - 59 years 1,135
60 - 64 years 991
65 - 74 years 1,877
75 - 84 years 676
85 years and over 516

Most condos for rent in Clifton, New Jersey are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (21%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (21%). At the same time, people in the 15 - 24 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 3%.

Clifton, New Jersey Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 8,117
Non-Family Households 5,740

Clifton, New Jersey Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 3,933
No related children of the householder under 18 9,924

A total of 8,117 apartments for rent in Clifton, New Jersey, or 59% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 28% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 3,933 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Clifton, New Jersey is 2.42.

Clifton, New Jersey Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 1,732
High school graduate (including equivalency) 4,665
Some college or associate's degree 3,513
Bachelor's degree or higher 3,947

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 28% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 12% of the homes for rent in Clifton, New Jersey.

Clifton, New Jersey Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 261
Built 2000 - 2009 566
Built 1990 - 1999 529
Built 1980 - 1989 719
Built 1970 - 1979 1,168
Built 1960 - 1969 1,623
Built 1950 - 1959 2,307
Built 1940 - 1949 2,271
Built 1939 or earlier 4,404

The highest share of Clifton, New Jersey apartment rentals, namely 32% or 4,404 units, were Built 1939 or earlier, followed by those Built 1950 - 1959 (17%, 2,307 units), and the ones Built 1940 - 1949 (16%, 2,271 units).

Clifton, New Jersey Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 646
Moved in 2018 to 2020 3,047
Moved in 2010 to 2017 6,980
Moved in 2000 to 2009 1,752
Moved in 1990 to 1999 873
Moved in 1989 or earlier 559

Median year renter moved into unit 2014

Most Clifton, New Jersey renters (50%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 4% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Clifton, New Jersey condos for rent is 2014.

Clifton, New Jersey Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 2,520
1 vehicle available 6,958
2 vehicles available 3,670
3 vehicles available 597
4 or more vehicles available 112

When it comes to transportation options, 50% of Clifton, New Jersey renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 26% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 18% have No vehicle available.

Clifton, New Jersey Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 11,891
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,249
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 1,690
Walked 761
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 517
Worked at home 1,065

Clifton, New Jersey Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 28,523
Moved within same county 2,438
Moved from different county within same state 1,308
Moved from different state 434
Moved from abroad 254

Clifton, New Jersey Average apartment rent by zip codes


The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Clifton, New Jersey apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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