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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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196-198 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

196-198 9th St

196-198 9th StPassaic, NJ 07055

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Aycrigg Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aycrigg Manor

215 Aycrigg AvePassaic, NJ 07055
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39 Westervelt Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

39 Westervelt Pl

37-47 Westervelt PlPassaic, NJ 07055
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Botany Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Botany Gardens

189 Dayton AvePassaic, NJ 07055

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80 Union Ave

CliftonNJ07011

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Passaic, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Passaic, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2025

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$6,000$1,50012
Main Avenue$6,000$2,00010
Monroe Street$6,000$1,50014
Passaic Park$6,000$2,0009

Cheapest Available Passaic Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Passaic, NJ is a Studio unit found at Richfield Village Apartments in the Maple Valley neighborhood priced from $1,620. Park West Gardens in the The Bindery neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Passaic apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,620
Park West GardensOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,695
King Alfred ApartmentsLarge kitchen One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699
River View Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
128 Chestnut St1A1BR,1BA$1,795
Village Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
442-446 Monroe St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Country Club Towers I and IIMedium StudioStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Passaic, NJ

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Passaic area is the $0.98 price per square foot 22 John St Model at 22 John St, Unit 22 John street #2 in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Passaic apartment is the 111 Mercer St Model at 111 Mercer St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Passaic 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.
22 John St, Unit 22 John street #222 John St2BR,1BA$0.98
111 Mercer St, Unit 1111 Mercer St2BR,1BA$1.33
102 Halstead Ave, Unit 1102 Halstead Ave2BR,2BA$1.97
104 Eastern Way, Unit Second Floor104 Eastern Way3BR,1BA$2.00
12 Johnson Ave, Unit 12 Johnson av12 Johnson Ave2BR,1BA$1.89
38 Lanza Ave, Unit 138 Lanza Ave1BR,1BA$1.54
PARKVIEW LUXURY APARTMENTSA6- 1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.04
15 College Pl, Unit A15 College Pl2BR,1BA$2.19
23 Wickers St, Unit 223 Wickers St2BR,1BA$2.08
33 Washington Ave, Unit 233 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$2.06

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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.

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Getting Around Passaic, NJ

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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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 Richfield Village Apartments listed at $1,620.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Passaic Apartment is $1,695 at Park West Gardens.

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 $2,100 at Village Manor.

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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