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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
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442-446 Monroe St.
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442-446 Monroe St.

442-446 Monroe StPassaic, NJ 07055
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39 Westervelt Pl
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39 Westervelt Pl

37-47 Westervelt PlPassaic, NJ 07055
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Passaic, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Passaic, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Passaic$3,300$1,35048
Main Avenue$3,300$1,35039
Passaic Park$3,300$1,35029
Monroe Street$3,400$1,35050

Cheapest Available Passaic Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Passaic, NJ is a Studio unit found at King Alfred Apartments in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood priced from $1,350. Jasontown Apartments in the Lakeview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Passaic apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King Alfred ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 Bedroom First floor1BR,1BA$1,500
EttrickA11BR,1BA$1,625
Ralson ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,637
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,645
479-485 Hoboken Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Hillside Gardens Apartment HomesLG0BD (HS)Studio,1BA$1,777
305 Lakeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,790
11 3rd St2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Passaic, NJ

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Passaic area is the $1.28 price per square foot 49 River St Model at 49 River St, Unit Apartment 2 in the in the Hackensack Teaneck neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Passaic apartment is the 33 Willow Wood Ct Model at 33 Willow Wood Ct, Unit 2 starting at $3,700 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Main Avenue 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.
49 River St, Unit Apartment 249 River St4BR,1BA$1.28
33 Willow Wood Ct, Unit 233 Willow Wood Ct3BR,2BA$1.85
104 Eastern Way, Unit 0104 Eastern Way2BR,1BA$1.47
21 Rose St, Unit 2nd floor21 Rose St3BR,1.5BA$2.00
51 Columbia Ave, Unit Apartment 251 Columbia Ave2BR,1BA$1.69
247 Elm St, Unit #2247 Elm St2BR,1BA$1.92
30 Arthur St30 Arthur St2BR,1BA$1.83
46 Outwater Ln, Unit 146 Outwater Ln2BR,1BA$2.00
Jasontown ApartmentsJasontown 1 BDRM Third floor1BR,1BA$1.88
77 Van Riper Ave, Unit 177 Van Riper AveStudio ,1BA$1.97

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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 King Alfred Apartments listed at $1,350.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Passaic Apartment is $1,500 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 $1,525 at Jasontown 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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