Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Paterson Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $1,050 (25 Rentals)

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18 Church St, Unit 3
$1,550
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$1,550

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$1,550
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18 Church St, Unit 3

18 Church StPaterson, NJ 07505
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$1,650 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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38 Mill St

PatersonNJ07501

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191 Market St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Market St

191 Market StPaterson, NJ 07505
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Colt Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colt Arms Apartments

18-56 Godwin StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Towers

125-145 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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44 Beech St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

44 Beech St

44 Beech StPaterson, NJ 07501
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216 Straight St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

216 Straight St

216 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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property at 76-78-78 Market St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76-78-78 Market St, Unit 5

76-78-78 Market St
PatersonNJ07505
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42-52 Essex St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

42-52 Essex St

42-52 Essex StPaterson, NJ 07501
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property at 172 N Main St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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172 N Main St, Unit 3

172 N Main St
PatersonNJ07522
property at 38 Mill St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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38 Mill St

PatersonNJ07501
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Riverview Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Towers

85-105 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
  • Utilities Included

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Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Paterson Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mill Street SquareOne Bedroom/1 bath (Grandparents Raising Grandchil1BR,1BA$1,626

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Paterson, NJ

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Paterson area is the $1.77 price per square foot 417 Straight St Model at 417 Straight St, Unit Large Bright 3BR Apartmen in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Downtown Paterson apartment is the One Bedroom/1 bath (Grandparents Raising Grandchil Model at Mill Street Square starting at $1,626 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Stoney Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Paterson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
417 Straight St, Unit Large Bright 3BR Apartmen417 Straight St3BR,1BA$1.77
Mill Street SquareOne Bedroom/1 bath (Grandparents Raising Grandchil1BR,1BA$2.70
18 Church St, Unit 318 Church StStudio ,1BA$2.58

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Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ

Ranked #13

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Paterson Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Paterson?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Paterson is Mill Street Square which is listed at $1,626, while the average apartment in Downtown Paterson costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown Paterson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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