
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $800 (20 Rentals)
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Freedom Village Senior 55+

103 Belmont Ave
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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 | $1,665 | $1,275 | $2,450 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,398 | $3,095 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $1,600 | $3,920 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $2,000 | $3,200 |
Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $2,500 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Paterson, NJ is a Studio unit found at 324,339 and 431 Broadway priced from $1,150. Freedom Village Senior 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,398. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Paterson, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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324,339 and 431 Broadway | 339 Broadway | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Freedom Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,398 |
59-63 Courtland St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
42-52 Essex St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
261 Marshall St | 203/204 | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.47 price per square foot 193 Temple St Model at 193 Temple St in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Sunset Ridge at Totowa starting at $2,850 with a $1.73 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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193 Temple St | 193 Temple St | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Sunset Ridge at Totowa | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
274 Getty Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 274 Getty Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
75 Jersey St, Unit 75 B | 75 Jersey St | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Hilltop Apartments of Totowa | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
18 N 7th St, Unit 1 | 18 N 7th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.35 |
133 Godwin Ave, Unit 1 | 133 Godwin Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.15 |
326 Grand St, Unit 1R | 326 Grand St | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
42-52 Essex St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Freedom Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, Paterson, NJ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ
John F. Kennedy High School
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Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in Paterson, NJ
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillcrest?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillcrest is at 324,339 and 431 Broadway listed at $1,150.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment is $1,398 at Freedom Village Senior 55+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is starting from $1,850 at 42-52 Essex St.
What is the most affordable Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 42-52 Essex St and starts from $2,200.
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