Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Passaic Neighborhood of Passaic, NJ from $1,700 (12 Rentals)

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property at 417 Boulevard

$1,800 - $2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

417 Boulevard

PassaicNJ07055
property at 220 Palisade Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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220 Palisade Ave, Unit 2A

220 Palisade Ave
GarfieldNJ07026

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property at 285 AYCRIGG Ave

$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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285 AYCRIGG Ave

PassaicNJ07055
property at 137 Hammond 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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137 Hammond Ave

PassaicNJ07055
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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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 $1,650. The Towers at Passaic Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here are the most affordable Downtown Passaic apartments for rent in Passaic, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King Alfred ApartmentsOne Bedroom small kitchen1BR,1BA$1,650
The Towers at Passaic Park521-0x1Studio,1BA$1,775
11 3rd St2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,800
River Drive Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Highland TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Passaic, NJ

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Passaic area is the $2.35 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 58 Hamilton Ave in the in the Downtown Passaic neighborhood starting from $3,225. The second greatest value Downtown Passaic apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Pennington starting at $2,999 with a $2.41 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$2.35
The Pennington2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.41
South Street Residences2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.42
76 6th Ave, Unit Apt 276 6th Ave2BR,1BA$2.09
684 Main Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.46
Highland TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
68 Hammond AveJunot3BR,1BA$2.56
River Drive Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
11 3rd St2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.57
The Towers at Passaic Park521-0x1Studio ,1BA$2.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Passaic

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Passaic?

There are currently 313 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Passaic, NJ with pricing that ranges from $995 to $3,900. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Passaic ranging from $1,700 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 $1,700 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,412.

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 $2,200 to $3,805, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,550 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,050.

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