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Cliffside Park

Pop. 25,781·64th most expensive in New Jersey·Cliffside Park rents are up 7.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,815/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
+$853
Rising (Monthly)
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Cliffside Park · $2,815
More expensive than 87% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
51/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are right about where Cliffside Park's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,815/mo
Expected by trend
$2,825/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,190
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,410
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,190/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,815 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$33,780/yr
At $2,815/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.6% YoY, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Cliffside Park, NJ is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 42% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,781
Median income
$93,452
Median age
41.3
Renters
48.6%
Age distribution
19%
21.2%
27.2%
21.5%
Under 1819%
18–3421.2%
35–5427.2%
55–6411.1%
65+21.5%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
45.7%
34.5%
14.8%
White45.7%
Black2.8%
Hispanic34.5%
Asian14.8%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
13.7%
23.4%
21%
42%
No HS diploma13.7%
HS diploma23.4%
Some college21%
Bachelor's+42%
Housing tenure
51.4%
48.6%
Owner51.4%
Renter48.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Cliffside Park, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,239 → $2,815
up 25.7%
Income
$89,387 → $93,452
up 4.5%
Population
25,515 → 25,781
up 1.0%
Renter share
52.5% → 48.6%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
43.6% → 42%
-1.6 pts
Median age
40.5 → 41.3
+0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Cliffside Park, NJ has shifted from $2,239 to $2,815, up 25.7% since 2022. Census figures show median household income at $93,452 today, compared with $89,387 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Cliffside Park, NJ adding about 266 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 52.5% to 48.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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About renting in Cliffside Park, NJ

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Cliffside Park is $2,815/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,640/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,190/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,910/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,700/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($93,452/yr), Cliffside Park ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cliffside Park an affordable city for renters?

Cliffside Park is considered moderate for renters. At $2,815/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($93,452/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cliffside Park slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Cliffside Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,815/mo in Cliffside Park. The local median household income is $93,452/yr, meaning the typical Cliffside Park household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Cliffside Park?

Rent in Cliffside Park has increased 7.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Cliffside Park rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Cliffside Park is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #64 out of 183 tracked cities at $2,815/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cliffside Park?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Cliffside Park ($2,815/mo): Fairview ($2,250/mo), Ridgefield ($2,543/mo), Palisades Park ($2,675/mo).

What percentage of Cliffside Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.6% of Cliffside Park households are renters, while 51.4% are owner-occupied. Cliffside Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Cliffside Park rent compare to the national average?

Cliffside Park's median rent of $2,815/mo is $853 (43%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #64 out of 183 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,815/mo, rent takes ~36% of Cliffside Park's median household income ($93,452/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Cliffside Park 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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