
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $900 (14 Rentals)
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Freedom Village Senior 55+

9 Manchester Ave, Unit 1 Maria
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232 Haledon Ave, Unit 3
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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 | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,893 | $1,398 | $2,700 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,563 | $1,600 | $4,500 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $2,050 | $3,600 |
Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,400 | $3,100 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 14 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 $1,350. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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324,339 and 431 Broadway | 324 Broadway | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Freedom Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,398 |
Mill Street Square | One Bedroom (Income Minium and Maximum Apply) | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
261 Marshall St | 205/206 | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
325 Union Blvd | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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52 Murray Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 52 Murray Ave | 5BR,2BA | $1.78 |
242 Union Ave, Unit 1st Floor | 242 Union Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Sunset Ridge at Totowa | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
264 Union Ave, Unit 2 | 264 Union Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
112 Jackson Ave, Unit 1 | 112 Jackson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
9 Manchester Ave, Unit 1 Maria | 9 Manchester Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Westmount Village | $2.32/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
232 Haledon Ave, Unit 3 | 232 Haledon Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
261 Marshall St | 205/206 | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ
John F. Kennedy High School
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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
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 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.
Expert Rental Resources
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