Cheap Apartments for Rent in Passaic, NJ from $1,500 (172 Rentals)

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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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96-98 3rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

96-98 3rd St

96-98 3rd StPassaic, NJ 07055
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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
property at 417 Boulevard
$1,775 - $2,025
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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417 Boulevard

PassaicNJ07055
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11 3rd St
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

11 3rd St

11 3rd StPassaic, NJ 07055
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442-446 Monroe St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

442-446 Monroe St.

442-446 Monroe StPassaic, NJ 07055
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39 Westervelt Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

39 Westervelt Pl

37-47 Westervelt PlPassaic, NJ 07055
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Aycrigg Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aycrigg Manor

215 Aycrigg AvePassaic, NJ 07055
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property at 137 Hammond Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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137 Hammond Ave

PassaicNJ07055
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308 Sherman St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

308 Sherman St

308 Sherman StPassaic, NJ 07055
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Botany Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Botany Gardens

189 Dayton AvePassaic, NJ 07055
property at 209 MacArthur Ave
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450
Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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209 MacArthur Ave

GarfieldNJ07026

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71 Kipp Ave, Unit 71 Kipp
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700
Total Monthly Price$1,700
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71 Kipp Ave, Unit 71 Kipp

71 Kipp AveElmwood Park, NJ 07407
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74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 3
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750
Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 3

74 Plauderville AveGarfield, NJ 07026
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Passaic, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Passaic, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Passaic, NJ area range in price from $1,595 to $3,805 with an overall median price of $2,450. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Passaic Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Monroe Street$2,395$1,59562
Downtown Passaic$2,429$1,59563
Passaic Park$2,497$1,59541
Main Avenue$2,500$1,59554

Cheapest Available Passaic Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Passaic, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Towers at Passaic Park in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood priced from $1,595. Ettrick in the The Bindery neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Passaic apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Towers at Passaic Park521-0x1Studio,1BA$1,595
EttrickA11BR,1BA$1,600
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,600
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,695
33 Franklin Pl1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,725
Foxhall ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,760
Lexington Garden Apartments1 Bdrm - (Ocean City) 612sq1BR,1BA$1,799
Nutley ArmsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Passaic, NJ

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Passaic area is the $1.31 price per square foot 158 Main St Model at 158 Main St, Unit 1st Floor Apartment in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Passaic apartment is the 61 Chestnut St Model at 61 Chestnut St, Unit 2 starting at $3,600 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Hackensack Teaneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Passaic apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
158 Main St, Unit 1st Floor Apartment158 Main St2BR,2BA$1.31
61 Chestnut St, Unit 261 Chestnut St3BR,2BA$1.80
119 Prospect Pl, Unit 119 Prospect Pl, 1/F, Rutherford, NJ 07070119 Prospect Pl2BR,1BA$1.94
36 Van Houten Ave, Unit Passaic Park36 Van Houten Ave3BR,1BA$1.63
435 Steinway Rd, Unit 2435 Steinway Rd2BR,1BA$2.08
74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 374 Plauderville Ave1BR,1BA$1.75
159 Hamilton Ave, Unit Clifton Apartment159 Hamilton Ave2BR,1BA$2.15
Highland TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
River Drive Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
71 Kipp Ave, Unit 71 Kipp71 Kipp Ave1BR,1BA$2.13

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Passaic Overview

Located just north of Newark on the scenic shores of the Passaic River, the fittingly monikered city of Passaic acts as home to around 60,000 residents. Offering convenient commuter ease for those eager to work in the Big Apple and beyond, this blue collar New Jersey locale is a great option for a variety of lifestyles and budgets.

Why live in Passaic, NJ?

Brimming with blue collar culture and offering much in the way of convenient access to restaurants, shopping and schools, apartments for rent in Passaic make a great option for anyone considering a move to the Garden State. The job markets of both Hoboken and Manhattan are just a train ride away, and a wide swatch of historic buildings helps lend an air of pride to the very streets themselves. For an east coast city prime for exploring, Passaic certainly fits the bill.

Passaic, NJ
Population: 69,948

Ranked #517

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Passaic Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Passaic?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Passaic is at The Towers at Passaic Park listed at $1,595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Passaic Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Passaic Apartment is $1,600 at Jasontown Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Passaic Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Passaic is starting from $2,090 at Richfield Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Passaic Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Passaic Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 68 Hammond Ave and starts from $2,300.

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