Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Passaic Neighborhood of Passaic, NJ from $1,200 (40 Rentals)

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property at 23 Monroe St

$1,700

1 Bedroom Rentals

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23 Monroe St

PassaicNJ07055

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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.
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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Botany Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Botany Gardens

189 Dayton AvePassaic, NJ 07055
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26 Foster Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 Foster Street

26 Foster StClifton, NJ 07011
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126 Center St
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

126 Center St

126 Center StClifton, NJ 07011
property at 106 Grand St

$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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106 Grand St

GarfieldNJ07026

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Downtown Passaic, Passaic, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Passaic Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Passaic area of Passaic, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Pennington priced from $1,400. King Alfred Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Downtown Passaic apartments for rent in Passaic, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The PenningtonStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
King Alfred ApartmentsOne Bedroom small kitchen1BR,1BA$1,600
11 3rd St2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,800
The Towers at Passaic Park521-1x11BR,1BA$2,125
68 Hammond AveJunot3BR,1BA$2,300
711 Main Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Passaic, NJ

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Passaic area is the $1.33 price per square foot 354 Highland Ave Model at 354 Highland Ave in the in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting from $3,200. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
354 Highland Ave354 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$1.33
58 Hamilton Ave3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2.38
151 Passaic St, Unit apartment151 Passaic St2BR,1BA$1.75
61 Passaic St, Unit 2nd fl61 Passaic St4BR,2BA$2.50
711 Main Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.95
68 Hammond AveJunot3BR,1BA$2.56
273 Maple Ave, Unit 2BR with Deck273 Maple Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
The Towers at Passaic Park521-1x11BR,1BA$2.57
11 3rd St2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.57
The PenningtonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,600 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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