Cheap Apartments for Rent in Passaic County, NJ from $700 (46 Rentals)

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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$1,600 - $2,250

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59 Cedar St

PatersonNJ07501
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Building 534
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Building 534

534 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07514
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486-490 Park Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

486-490 Park Ave

486-490 Park AvePaterson, NJ 07504
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Redwood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Village

311 Redwood AvePaterson, NJ 07522
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191 Market St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Market St

191 Market StPaterson, NJ 07505
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282 Broadway Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

282 Broadway Ave

282 Broadway AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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Hospital Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hospital Plaza

200 Hospital PlzPaterson, NJ 07503
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120 Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Park Place

120-122 Park PlPassaic, NJ 07055
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330 E. 33rd St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

330 E. 33rd St.

328-336 E 33rd StPaterson, NJ 07504
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Colt Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colt Arms Apartments

18-56 Godwin StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Towers

125-145 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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44 Beech St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

44 Beech St

44 Beech StPaterson, NJ 07501
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26 Foster Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 Foster Street

26 Foster StClifton, NJ 07011
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96-98 3rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

96-98 3rd St

96-98 3rd StPassaic, NJ 07055
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216 Straight St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

216 Straight St

216 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Gardens

17 E Monroe StPassaic, NJ 07055
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196-198 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

196-198 9th St

196-198 9th StPassaic, NJ 07055

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Pompton Lakes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pompton Lakes

15 Broad StPompton Lakes, NJ 07442
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457 E 22nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

457 E 22nd St

457 E 22nd StPaterson, NJ 07514
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Union Bridge Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Bridge Gardens

153 Darwin AveRutherford, NJ 07070
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Garrett Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garrett Village

948 Valley RdClifton, NJ 07013
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77-91 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

77-91 Park Ave

77-91 Park AvePaterson, NJ 07524
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126 Center St
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

126 Center St

126 Center StClifton, NJ 07011
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159 12th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

159 12th Ave

159 12th AvePaterson, NJ 07501

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180 Cedar St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

180 Cedar St

180 Cedar StPaterson, NJ 07501

Cheapest Available Passaic County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Passaic County, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Ralson Apartments in the Maple Valley neighborhood priced from $1,637. Richfield Village Apartments in the Maple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Passaic County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ralson ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,637
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,645
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,673
King Alfred ApartmentsLarge kitchen One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699
Brooklawn Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,720
Kent VillageA11BR,1BA$1,750
The Towers at Passaic Park521-0x1Studio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Passaic County, NJ

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Passaic County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Clifton Ave Model at 2 Clifton Ave, Unit 2nd Fl in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Passaic County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Sunset Ridge at Totowa starting at $2,850 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Totowa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Passaic County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2 Clifton Ave, Unit 2nd Fl2 Clifton Ave1BR,1BA$0.92
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
24 Don Bosco Ave, Unit Unit #224 Don Bosco Ave2BR,1BA$1.89
51 Columbia Ave, Unit Apartment 251 Columbia Ave2BR,1BA$1.62
500 W Broadway, Unit First Floor500 W Broadway2BR,1BA$1.44
44 Jasper St, Unit 144 Jasper St3BR,1BA$1.96
264 Union Ave, Unit Ground Floor264 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.36
13 Brinkerhoff Pl, Unit 213 Brinkerhoff Pl3BR,1BA$1.80
242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT242 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.60
385 11th Ave385 11th Ave2BR,1BA$1.89

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 $1,775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Passaic County?

The cheapest apartment in Passaic County is Ralson Apartments which is listed at $1,637, 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 30 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 $224 which is $3,076 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Passaic County.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.