
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Passaic County, NJ from $700 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Passaic County.


324 Market St, Unit 402

67 Jersey St, Unit Apt 3

Freedom Village Senior 55+

146 Hamilton Ave, Unit 203

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264 Union Ave, Unit Ground Floor

430 Lexington Ave

100 Rosa Parks Blvd

23 Monroe St
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159-161 12th Ave, Unit 202

8-10 Godwin Ave, Unit 302

Martha Washington Apartments

40 Broadway

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242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT

72 Highland Ave

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58 Arlington Ave, Unit Basement

59 Cedar St

Building 534
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486-490 Park Ave

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

216 Straight St

Riverview Gardens

324,339 and 431 Broadway

196-198 9th St
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Pompton Lakes

457 E 22nd St

Union Bridge Gardens

Garrett Village

77-91 Park Ave

126 Center St

Lexington Garden Apartments

159 12th Ave
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180 Cedar St
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 | $1,947 | $1,400 | $2,425 |
| Passaic County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $1,200 | $3,275 |
| Passaic County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,003 | $1,600 | $9,051 |
| Passaic County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $1,750 | $4,830 |
| Passaic County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,145 | $2,470 | $3,600 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralson Apartments | RESIDENCE TYPE A | 1BR,1BA | $1,637 |
| Richfield Village Apartments | Studio 410 | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| Valley View Apartments | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,673 |
| King Alfred Apartments | Large kitchen One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Brooklawn Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| Kent Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Towers at Passaic Park | 521-0x1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Clifton Ave, Unit 2nd Fl | 2 Clifton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Sunset Ridge at Totowa | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 24 Don Bosco Ave, Unit Unit #2 | 24 Don Bosco Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 51 Columbia Ave, Unit Apartment 2 | 51 Columbia Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 500 W Broadway, Unit First Floor | 500 W Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 44 Jasper St, Unit 1 | 44 Jasper St | 3BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 264 Union Ave, Unit Ground Floor | 264 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 13 Brinkerhoff Pl, Unit 2 | 13 Brinkerhoff Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT | 242 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 385 11th Ave | 385 11th Ave | 2BR,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.
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