Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $900 (14 Rentals)

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Redwood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Village

311 Redwood AvePaterson, NJ 07522
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191 Market St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Market St

191 Market StPaterson, NJ 07505
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282 Broadway Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

282 Broadway Ave

282 Broadway AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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Hospital Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hospital Plaza

200 Hospital PlzPaterson, NJ 07503
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Colt Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colt Arms Apartments

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

Riverview Towers

85-105 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ Local Guide

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 $1,350. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
324,339 and 431 Broadway324 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,350
Freedom Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,398
Mill Street SquareOne Bedroom (Income Minium and Maximum Apply)1BR,1BA$1,816
261 Marshall St205/2062BR,1BA$2,250
325 Union Blvd1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,2BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ

As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.78 price per square foot 52 Murray Ave Model at 52 Murray Ave, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 242 Union Ave Model at 242 Union Ave, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,400 with a $1.42 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
52 Murray Ave, Unit 2nd Floor52 Murray Ave5BR,2BA$1.78
242 Union Ave, Unit 1st Floor242 Union Ave3BR,2BA$1.42
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
264 Union Ave, Unit 2264 Union Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
112 Jackson Ave, Unit 1112 Jackson Ave1BR,1BA$1.54
9 Manchester Ave, Unit 1 Maria9 Manchester Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
Westmount Village$2.32/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.32
232 Haledon Ave, Unit 3232 Haledon Ave1BR,1BA$1.45
261 Marshall St205/2062BR,1BA$2.31
Freedom Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ

Ranked #15

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Paterson. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments

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 $3,100.

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 5 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 $243 which is $2,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

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