
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Passaic County, NJ from $600 (43 Rentals)
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Total Monthly Price
163 Fair St, Unit B1, Unit B1

38 Mill St

King Alfred Apartments

324,339 and 431 Broadway

205-207 Carbon St

Freedom Village Senior 55+

Great Notch Village
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430 Lexington Ave

305 Lakeview Apartments

Martha Washington Apartments

Total Monthly Price
242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT

72 Highland Ave

40 Broadway

Building 534

486-490 Park Ave
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Redwood Village

191 Market St

282 Broadway Ave

Hamilton Square Residential

Hospital Plaza

Summer Hill Senior (55+).Apartments

120 Park Place

330 E. 33rd St.
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Colt Arms Apartments

Riverview Towers

44 Beech St

26 Foster Street

96-98 3rd St

Ralson Apartments

216 Straight St

Riverview Gardens
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196-198 9th St

Pompton Lakes

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457 E 22nd St

Union Bridge Gardens

Garrett Village

77-91 Park Ave

126 Center St
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180 Cedar St

159 12th Ave

Lexington Garden Apartments
Passaic County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Passaic County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic County Studio Apartments | $1,995 | $1,250 | $2,599 |
| Passaic County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $675 | $3,188 |
| Passaic County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $1,695 | $4,540 |
| Passaic County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,776 | $1,875 | $4,565 |
| Passaic County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,095 | $2,400 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Passaic County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Passaic County, NJ is a Studio unit found at King Alfred Apartments in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood priced from $1,350. 324,339 and 431 Broadway in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Passaic County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Alfred Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 324,339 and 431 Broadway | 324 Broadway | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Martha Washington Apartments | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Valley View Apartments | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,606 |
| Richfield Village Apartments | Studio 410 | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| Brooklawn Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| Kent Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Passaic County, NJ
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Passaic County area is the $0.17 price per square foot 217 21st Ave Model at 217 21st Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Passaic County apartment is the 96 Montgomery St Model at 96 Montgomery St, Unit 2 starting at $2,900 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Stoney Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Passaic County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217 21st Ave, Unit 1 | 217 21st Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 96 Montgomery St, Unit 2 | 96 Montgomery St | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| 960 Madison Ave, Unit 1 | 960 Madison Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Sunset Ridge at Totowa | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 230 Union Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 230 Union Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 24 Don Bosco Ave, Unit #2 | 24 Don Bosco Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 51 Columbia Ave, Unit Apartment 2 | 51 Columbia Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 30 Arthur St | 30 Arthur St | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 151 Passaic St, Unit apartment | 151 Passaic St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT | 242 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Passaic County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Passaic County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Passaic County is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Passaic County?
The cheapest apartment in Passaic County is 324,339 and 431 Broadway which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Passaic County costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Passaic County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Passaic County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Passaic County?
Cheap apartments in Passaic County have an average cost of $219 which is $3,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Passaic County.
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