Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $998 (56 Rentals)

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18 Church St, Unit 3
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
Studio Apartment Available Now

18 Church St, Unit 3

18 Church StPaterson, NJ 07505
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property at 38 Mill St
$1,650 - $1,850
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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38 Mill St

PatersonNJ07501

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property at 441 Summer St
$1,800 - $2,200
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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441 Summer St

PatersonNJ07501
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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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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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property at 76-78-78 Market St
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$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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Hospital Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hospital Plaza

200 Hospital PlzPaterson, NJ 07503

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159 12th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

159 12th Ave

159 12th AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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77-91 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

77-91 Park Ave

77-91 Park AvePaterson, NJ 07524
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180 Cedar St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

180 Cedar St

180 Cedar StPaterson, NJ 07501
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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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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$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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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$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
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property at 143 20th Ave
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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143 20th Ave, Unit 1

143 20th Ave
PatersonNJ07501

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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 $1,275. Hospital Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Paterson, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
324,339 and 431 Broadway431 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,275
Hospital PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,550
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,713
Mill Street SquareOne Bedroom (Income Minium and Maximum Apply)1BR,1BA$1,816
Westmount Village$2.76/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,990
59-63 Courtland St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,995
Haledon Estates ApartmentsLow Rise One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.41 price per square foot 193 Temple St Model at 193 Temple St, Unit First Floor in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $2,400. 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 Totowa 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.
193 Temple St, Unit First Floor193 Temple St3BR,1BA$1.41
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
22 Wilson Ave, Unit Second Floor22 Wilson Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
407 Main St, Unit 3407 Main St3BR,1BA$2.08
250 Union Ave, Unit First Floor250 Union Ave2BR,1BA$2.17
Hilltop Apartments of Totowa2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
59-63 Courtland St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
44 King St44 King St3BR,1BA$2.35
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$2.19
58 Arlington Ave, Unit Basement Apartment in Hillcrest Paterson58 Arlington Ave2BR,1BA$2.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ

Ranked #11

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

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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!

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 $2,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is 324,339 and 431 Broadway which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $2,200.

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 7 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 $268 which is $1,932 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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

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