
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Passaic Neighborhood of Passaic, NJ from $1,200 (42 Rentals)
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6 Garden St

57 Henry St

5 Monroe St

King Alfred Apartments

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151 Passaic St, Unit 2-F

285 Aycrigg Ave

11 3rd St
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273 Oak St

98 President St

137-139 3rd St, Unit 137-2

285 Aycrigg Ave, Unit 285 Aycrigg Ave APT 20C

137-139 3rd St, Unit 139-4

120 Park Place

96-98 3rd St

Riverview Gardens
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196-198 9th St

Lexington Garden Apartments

417 Boulevard

442-446 Monroe St.

Aycrigg Manor

39 Westervelt Pl

238 Sherman St

94 Grant St
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72 Highland Ave

59 Passaic St

Riverside Apartments

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34 Belmont Ave, Unit 6

River Drive Village Apartments

Sylvan Arms

Highland Terrace

205 Parker Ave
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33 Hayward Pl

The Rivergate

103 Sylvan Ave

16 CUTLER St

26 Foster Street

126 Center St

84 Locust Ave

118 Sheridan Ave
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220 Palisade Ave, Unit 1B

220 Palisade Ave, Unit 2A
Downtown Passaic, Passaic, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Passaic?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Passaic Studio Apartments | $1,970 | $1,790 | $2,150 |
| Downtown Passaic 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $1,300 | $3,700 |
| Downtown Passaic 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $1,800 | $3,500 |
| Downtown Passaic 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,172 | $2,300 | $3,800 |
| Downtown Passaic 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Passaic Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Passaic area of Passaic, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at King Alfred Apartments priced from $1,699. 11 3rd St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Passaic apartments for rent in Passaic, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Alfred Apartments | Large kitchen One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| 11 3rd St | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| River Drive Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Towers at Passaic Park | 521-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| The Pennington | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,199 |
| Botany Gardens | 205 | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| 68 Hammond Ave | Junot | 3BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Passaic, NJ
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Passaic area is the $2.00 price per square foot 72 Van Winkle Ave Model at 72 Van Winkle Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Downtown Passaic apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 58 Hamilton Ave starting at $3,275 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Passaic apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Van Winkle Ave, Unit 2 | 72 Van Winkle Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 58 Hamilton Ave | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| 196 Dayton Ave | 3 bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| 76 6th Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 76 6th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 68 Hammond Ave | Junot | 3BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| River Drive Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Towers at Passaic Park | 521-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| King Alfred Apartments | Large kitchen One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 34 Belmont Ave, Unit 6 | 34 Belmont Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 11 3rd St | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Passaic Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Passaic Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Passaic Apartment is $1,699 at King Alfred Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Passaic Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Passaic is starting from $1,800 at 11 3rd St.
What is the most affordable Downtown Passaic Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Passaic Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 68 Hammond Ave and starts from $2,300.
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