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146 N 4th St, Unit N. 4th Street
146 N 4th StPaterson, NJ 07522
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ from $800 (76 Rentals)
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$1,275 - $2,100Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
324,339 and 431 Broadway
324 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07501
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69 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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49 Haledon Ave, Unit 3
49 Haledon AvePaterson, NJ 07522
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118 East 24th St Apartments
118 East 24th StPaterson, NJ 07514
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Kent Village
769 11th StPaterson, NJ 07514
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401 River St, Unit 2
401 River StPaterson, NJ 07524
75 Marshall St
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Mill Street Square
9 Mill StPaterson, NJ 07505
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Ralson Apartments
272 Lakeview AvePaterson, NJ 07503
275 Main St
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150 N 7th St
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242 Spring St, Unit 302
242 Spring StPaterson, NJ 07503
93 Highland St
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Building 534
534 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07514
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486-490 Park Ave
486-490 Park AvePaterson, NJ 07504
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Redwood Village
311 Redwood AvePaterson, NJ 07522
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191 Market St
191 Market StPaterson, NJ 07505
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282 Broadway Ave
282 Broadway AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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Hamilton Square Residential
20 Mill StPaterson, NJ 07501
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330 E. 33rd St.
328-336 E 33rd StPaterson, NJ 07504
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Colt Arms Apartments
18-56 Godwin StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Towers
125-145 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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44 Beech St
44 Beech StPaterson, NJ 07501
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216 Straight St
216 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Hospital Plaza
200 Hospital PlzPaterson, NJ 07503
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Redwood Apartments Newly Constructed!
208 Redwood AvePaterson, NJ 07522
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Valley View Apartments
149 Katz AvePaterson, NJ 07502
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457 E 22nd St
457 E 22nd StPaterson, NJ 07514
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77-91 Park Ave
77-91 Park AvePaterson, NJ 07524
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159 12th Ave
159 12th AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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180 Cedar St
180 Cedar StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Hinchliffe Residences Senior 55
27 Jasper StPaterson, NJ 07522
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42-52 Essex St
42-52 Essex StPaterson, NJ 07501
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198 Lafayette
198 Lafayette StPaterson, NJ 07501
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John W. Ferguson House Apartments
421 12th AvePaterson, NJ 07514
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441-449 E 18th St
441-449 E 18th StPaterson, NJ 07524
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Riverview Towers
85-105 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
12 Quincy St
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21 Scudder St, Unit 1 Bedroom 1 Bath
21 Scudder StGarfield, NJ 07026
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Martha Washington Apartments
1401 Van Houten AveClifton, NJ 07013
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256 Martha Ave, Unit Upstairs Unit
256 Martha AveElmwood Park, NJ 07407
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Fairlawn Properties
16-64 Chandler DrFair Lawn, NJ 07410
1055 Main Ave
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74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 3
74 Plauderville AveGarfield, NJ 07026
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Paterson, NJ Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Paterson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Paterson Studio Apartments | $1,850 | $1,275 | $2,550 |
| Cheap Paterson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $1,300 | $3,500 |
| Cheap Paterson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,794 | $1,799 | $4,870 |
| Cheap Paterson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $1,950 | $5,320 |
| Cheap Paterson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,764 | $800 | $3,850 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Paterson, NJ
Pricing Updated: 09/21/2026Current apartment rentals in the Paterson, NJ area range in price from $800 to $4,800 with an overall median price of $2,342. The three Paterson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Paterson at $1,999, Great Falls at $1,999, and Eastside at $2,125. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Paterson Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Downtown Paterson | $1,999 | $800 | 25 |
| Great Falls | $1,999 | $800 | 39 |
| Eastside | $2,125 | $1,275 | 31 |
| Sandy Hill | $2,175 | $1,275 | 38 |
| Wrigley Park | $2,175 | $800 | 55 |
| Stoney Road | $2,200 | $1,275 | 41 |
| Eastside Park | $2,252 | $1,650 | 44 |
| Manor | $2,252 | $1,650 | 44 |
| Old Great Falls Historic District | $2,350 | $1,800 | 11 |
| Peoples Park | $2,350 | $1,275 | 63 |
Cheapest Available Paterson Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Paterson, NJ is a Studio unit found at 324,339 and 431 Broadway in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,275. Hospital Plaza in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Paterson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 324,339 and 431 Broadway | 431 Broadway | Studio, 1BA | $1,275 |
| Hospital Plaza | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,550 |
| Fairlawn Properties | 3.5 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,695 |
| 118 East 24th St Apartments | 1 Bd/ 1 Ba | 1BR, 1BA | $1,700 |
| Valley View Apartments | Type A | 1BR, 1BA | $1,713 |
| Kent Village | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
| Hawthorne Garden | 1BD/1BA Upgraded Units | 1BR, 1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ
As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paterson area is the $1.31 price per square foot 158 Main St Model at 158 Main St, Unit 1st Floor Apartment in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Paterson apartment is the 193 Temple St Model at 193 Temple St, Unit First Floor in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting at $2,400 with a $1.41 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paterson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 158 Main St, Unit 1st Floor Apartment | 158 Main St | 2BR, 2BA | $1.31 |
| 193 Temple St, Unit First Floor | 193 Temple St | 3BR, 1BA | $1.41 |
| Sunset Ridge at Totowa | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.73 |
| 22 Wilson Ave, Unit Second Floor | 22 Wilson Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $2.00 |
| 441 E 27th St, Unit 2nd Fl | 441 E 27th St | 3BR, 1BA | $1.89 |
| 435 Steinway Rd, Unit 2 | 435 Steinway Rd | 2BR, 1BA | $2.08 |
| 407 Main St, Unit 3 | 407 Main St | 3BR, 1BA | $2.08 |
| 74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 3 | 74 Plauderville Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $1.75 |
| 59-63 Courtland St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.00 |
| 118 East 24th St Apartments | 1 Bd/ 1 Ba | 1BR, 1BA | $1.84 |
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Paterson Overview
The largest city in Passaic County and the third most populated in the entire great state of New Jersey, Paterson is a popular Garden State destination that acts as home to almost 150,000 proud residents. Known as 'Silk City' for its long history as a production hub of industry, this blue collar and diverse hot spot is an excellent way to get to experience first hand all that NJ has to offer.
Why live in Paterson, NJ?
Steeped in history, Paterson apartment life is a fantastic way to get to know New Jersey. Brimming with east coast pride and offering much in the way of local arts, entertainment and shopping, this hotspot of diversity contains just about every walk of life when it comes to its budding population, from retirees to college students, career-centered working singles to growing blue collar families. When it comes to life in the Garden State, it doesn't get much more authentic than Paterson.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paterson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Paterson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Paterson is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paterson?
The cheapest apartment in Paterson is 324,339 and 431 Broadway which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Paterson costs $2,342.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Paterson?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 23 regular apartments in Paterson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Paterson?
Cheap apartments in Paterson have an average cost of $412 which is $1,930 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paterson.
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