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163 Fair St, Unit B1, Unit B1
163 Fair StPaterson, NJ 07501
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $900 (44 Rentals)
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Freedom Village Senior 55+
69 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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324,339 and 431 Broadway
324 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07501
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194 Mill St, Unit 1, Unit 1
194 Mill StPaterson, NJ 07501
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242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT
242 Union AvePaterson, NJ 07502
40 Broadway
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173 Sherman Ave, Unit 22
173 Sherman AvePaterson, NJ 07502
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217 21st Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
217 21st AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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71-73-73 N Main StPaterson, NJ 07505
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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
38 Mill St
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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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216 Straight St
216 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
76-78-78 Market St, Unit 1, Unit 1
76-78-78 Market St
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208 Redwood AvePaterson, NJ 07522
562 Summer St
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275 Main St
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159 12th Ave
159 12th AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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77-91 Park Ave
77-91 Park AvePaterson, NJ 07524
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180 Cedar St
180 Cedar StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Hinchliffe Residences Senior 55
27 Jasper StPaterson, NJ 07522
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Valley View Apartments
149 Katz AvePaterson, NJ 07502
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42-52 Essex St
42-52 Essex StPaterson, NJ 07501
331 21st Ave
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345 Sussex St
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345 Sussex St
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541 Union Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
541 Union Ave
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95 Norwood St
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58 Westervelt 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 | $1,556 | $1,250 | $1,825 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,250 | $2,600 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $1,700 | $3,600 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $1,875 | $3,500 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $2,400 | $3,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,606 |
| Mill Street Square | One Bedroom (Income Minium and Maximum Apply) | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
| 11 Courtland St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $0.17 price per square foot 217 21st Ave Model at 217 21st Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 96 Montgomery St Model at 96 Montgomery St, Unit Unit 2 starting at $2,900 with a $1.16 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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| 217 21st Ave, Unit 1 | 217 21st Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 96 Montgomery St, Unit Unit 2 | 96 Montgomery St | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Sunset Ridge at Totowa | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 230 Union Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 230 Union Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 24 Don Bosco Ave, Unit Unit #2 | 24 Don Bosco Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 194 Mill St, Unit 1 | 194 Mill St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 217 College Blvd, Unit 3 Bedroom Apartment | 217 College Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 59-63 Courtland St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT | 242 Union Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Valley View Apartments | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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Best Local Schools in Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ
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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 $1,950.
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 $3,000.
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 $271 which is $2,729 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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