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97 Market St
97 Market StPaterson, NJ 07505
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $900 (18 Rentals)
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Freedom Village Senior 55+
69 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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78 Market St
78 Market StPaterson, NJ 07505
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78 Market StPaterson, NJ 07505
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324,339 and 431 Broadway
324 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07501
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194 Mill St
194 Mill StPaterson, NJ 07501
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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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Hospital Plaza
200 Hospital PlzPaterson, NJ 07503
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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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Valley View Apartments
149 Katz AvePaterson, NJ 07502
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216 Straight St
216 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Towers
85-105 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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23 Pompton Rd
23 Pompton RdHaledon, NJ 07508
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Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $1,508 | $1,375 | $1,700 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $1,300 | $2,600 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $1,700 | $3,600 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $1,800 | $3,000 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,400 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Paterson, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Freedom Village Senior 55+ priced from $1,398. 324,339 and 431 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Paterson, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Freedom Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,398 |
| 324,339 and 431 Broadway | 324 Broadway | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Valley View Apartments | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,530 |
| Mill Street Square | One Bedroom (Income Minium and Maximum Apply) | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $0.19 price per square foot 318 21st Ave Model at 318 21st Ave, Unit 304 in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 217 21st Ave Model at 217 21st Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Stoney Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 318 21st Ave, Unit 304 | 318 21st Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 217 21st Ave, Unit 1 | 217 21st Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 20 Amity St, Unit 1A | 20 Amity St | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Sunset Ridge at Totowa | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 194 Mill St | 194 Mill St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 23-25 Albion Ave | 23-25 Albion Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 195 Preakness Ave, Unit 3 | 195 Preakness Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 59-63 Courtland St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 242 Union Ave | 242 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Valley View Apartments | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest is under $1,816.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Freedom Village Senior 55+ which is listed at $1,398, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $2,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?
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 8 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $282 which is $2,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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