Cheap Homes for Rent in Passaic County, NJ from $1,200 (83 Rentals)

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property at 58 Westervelt Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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58 Westervelt Ave

HawthorneNJ07506
property at 58 Westervelt Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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58 Westervelt Ave

HawthorneNJ07506
property at 118 Sheridan Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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118 Sheridan Ave

CliftonNJ07011

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property at 172 N Main St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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172 N Main St, Unit 3

172 N Main St
PatersonNJ07522

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property at 39 E 39th St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 E 39th St, Unit 2L

39 E 39th St
PatersonNJ07514
property at 48 Essex St

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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48 Essex St, Unit 1R

48 Essex St
PatersonNJ07501
property at 21 Walnut St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Walnut St

CliftonNJ07013

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property at 203 Brittany Dr

$1,940

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$1,940

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$1,940

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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203 Brittany Dr, Unit 203

203 Brittany Dr
WayneNJ07470
property at 172 N Main St

$1,950

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$1,950

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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172 N Main St, Unit 5

172 N Main St
PatersonNJ07522
property at 235-247 Dakota St

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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235-247 Dakota St

PatersonNJ07503
property at 144 Lawrence St

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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144 Lawrence St

PatersonNJ07501

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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 Mill Street Square in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,626. Valley View Apartments in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,673. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Passaic County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mill Street SquareOne Bedroom/1 bath (Grandparents Raising Grandchil1BR,1BA$1,626
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,673
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,695
118 East 24th St Apartments1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,700
Kent VillageA11BR,1BA$1,750
King Alfred ApartmentsLarge kitchen One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Passaic County, NJ

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Passaic County area is the $1.15 price per square foot 379 Straight St Model at 379 Straight St, Unit Salam Rahman in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $2,300. 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.
379 Straight St, Unit Salam Rahman379 Straight St4BR,1BA$1.15
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
415 Hamilton Ave, Unit 1415 Hamilton Ave3BR,1BA$1.74
4 Brown Ave, Unit Brown Ave4 Brown Ave4BR,1.5BA$2.08
474 Ellison St, Unit Apt 2474 Ellison St2BR,1BA$1.75
76 6th Ave, Unit Apt 276 6th Ave2BR,1BA$2.09
494 E 18th St, Unit 2nd Floor494 E 18th St2BR,1BA$2.09
59-63 Courtland St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
77 Wesley St, Unit 2nd floor77 Wesley St1BR,1BA$1.94
118 East 24th St Apartments1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Passaic County

What type of rentals are currently available in Passaic County?

There are currently 1038 Apartments for Rent in Passaic County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $8,743. There are also 180 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Passaic County ranging from $1,200 to $6,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Passaic County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Passaic County ranges from $1,200 to $6,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,933.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Passaic County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Passaic County range from $1,650 to $5,665, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $4,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

Expert Rental Resources

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