Cheap Homes for Rent in Paterson, NJ from $1,000 (45 Rentals)

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property at 329 Wagaraw Rd

$1,025

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$1,025

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1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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329 Wagaraw Rd

HawthorneNJ07506
property at 38 Mill St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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38 Mill St

PatersonNJ07501
property at 76-78-78 Market St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76-78-78 Market St, Unit 1, Unit 1

76-78-78 Market St
PatersonNJ07505

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property at 102 N 3rd St

$1,700

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$1,700

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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102 N 3rd St, Unit 2A, Unit 2A

102 N 3rd St
PatersonNJ07522
property at 58 Westervelt Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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58 Westervelt Ave

HawthorneNJ07506
property at 58 Westervelt Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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58 Westervelt Ave

HawthorneNJ07506
property at 48 Essex St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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48 Essex St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

48 Essex St
PatersonNJ07501

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property at 25 Oak St

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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25 Oak St, Unit BS, Unit BS

25 Oak St
PatersonNJ07501
property at 541 Union Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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541 Union Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

541 Union Ave
PatersonNJ07522
property at 97 N 4th St

$1,850

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$1,850

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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97 N 4th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

97 N 4th St
PatersonNJ07522

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property at 48 Essex St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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48 Essex St, Unit 3R, Unit 3R

48 Essex St
PatersonNJ07501
property at 172 N Main St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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172 N Main St, Unit 3, Unit 3

172 N Main St
PatersonNJ07522
property at 286 Broadway

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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286 Broadway, Unit 2, Unit 2

286 Broadway
PatersonNJ07501
property at 172 N Main St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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172 N Main St, Unit 5, Unit 5

172 N Main St
PatersonNJ07522

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property at 39 E 39th St

$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 E 39th St, Unit 2L, Unit 2L

39 E 39th St
PatersonNJ07514
property at 838 Paulison Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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838 Paulison Ave

CliftonNJ07011
property at 838 Paulison Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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838 Paulison Ave, Unit 2nd, Unit 2nd

838 Paulison Ave
CliftonNJ07011
property at 38 Mill St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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38 Mill St

PatersonNJ07501
property at 16 Cutler St

$2,000

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16 Cutler St

CliftonNJ07011

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Paterson, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Paterson, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Paterson, NJ area range in price from $1,250 to $4,800 with an overall median price of $2,974. The three Paterson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Stoney Road at $1,250, Great Falls at $1,450, and Old Great Falls Historic District at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Paterson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Stoney Road$2,375$1,25044
Great Falls$2,400$1,45037
Old Great Falls Historic District$2,450$1,45010
Downtown Paterson$2,475$1,45016
Totowa$2,675$1,45032
Peoples Park$3,000$1,45032
Sandy Hill$3,000$1,25037
Hillcrest$3,075$1,25087
South Paterson$3,075$1,63722
Riverside$3,100$1,47016

Cheapest Available Paterson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Paterson, NJ is a Studio unit found at 324,339 and 431 Broadway in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,450. Valley View Apartments in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,593. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Paterson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
324,339 and 431 Broadway324 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,450
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,593
Tudor CourtA11BR,1BA$1,595
Ralson ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,637
Fairlawn Properties3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Kent VillageA11BR,1BA$1,750
35 McKinley1 BD1BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paterson area is the $1.06 price per square foot 173 Slater St Model at 173 Slater St, Unit 2nd 3rd fl duplex apt in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value Paterson apartment is the 33 Glover Ave Model at 33 Glover Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Stoney Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paterson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
173 Slater St, Unit 2nd 3rd fl duplex apt173 Slater St3BR,1BA$1.06
33 Glover Ave, Unit 233 Glover Ave3BR,1BA$1.41
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
24 Don Bosco Ave, Unit #224 Don Bosco Ave2BR,1BA$1.89
51 Columbia Ave, Unit Apartment 251 Columbia Ave2BR,1BA$1.69
500 W Broadway, Unit First Floor500 W Broadway2BR,1BA$1.44
30 Arthur St30 Arthur St2BR,1BA$1.83
207 Kearney St, Unit 1207 Kearney St3BR,1BA$1.91
680 Belmont Ave, Unit #2680 Belmont Ave1BR,1BA$1.90
242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT242 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.60

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Paterson, NJ
Population: 145,627

Ranked #181

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Paterson

What type of rentals are currently available in Paterson?

There are currently 859 Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $5,320. There are also 112 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Paterson ranging from $1,025 to $5,459.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Paterson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Paterson ranges from $1,025 to $5,459 with an average monthly rent of $2,686.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Paterson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Paterson range from $1,250 to $5,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $5,459. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,470.

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