Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Passaic Neighborhood of Passaic, NJ from $1,600 (13 Rentals)

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property at 118 Sheridan Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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118 Sheridan Ave

CliftonNJ07011

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property at 220 Palisade Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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220 Palisade Ave, Unit 2A

220 Palisade Ave
GarfieldNJ07026
property at 220 Palisade Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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220 Palisade Ave, Unit 1B

220 Palisade Ave
GarfieldNJ07026

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property at 16 Cutler St

$2,000

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16 Cutler St

CliftonNJ07011

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King Alfred ApartmentsLarge kitchen One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699
11 3rd St2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,800
River Drive Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
The Towers at Passaic Park521-1x11BR,1BA$2,125
The Pennington1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Passaic, NJ

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Passaic area is the $2.38 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 58 Hamilton Ave in the in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Downtown Passaic apartment is the 3 bed 2 bath Model at 196 Dayton Ave starting at $3,300 with a $2.54 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.
58 Hamilton Ave3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2.38
196 Dayton Ave3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.54
76 6th Ave, Unit Apt 276 6th Ave2BR,1BA$2.09
684 Main Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.64
68 Hammond AveJunot3BR,1BA$2.56
River Drive Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
The Towers at Passaic Park521-1x11BR,1BA$2.57
King Alfred ApartmentsLarge kitchen One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
34 Belmont Ave, Unit 634 Belmont Ave1BR,1BA$2.56
11 3rd St2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Passaic

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Passaic?

There are currently 318 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Passaic, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $3,800. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Passaic ranging from $1,600 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Passaic?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Passaic ranges from $1,600 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,597.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Passaic?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Passaic range from $2,300 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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