Cheap Homes for Rent in Paterson, NJ from $1,000 (31 Rentals)

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property at 329 Wagaraw Rd

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329 Wagaraw Rd

HawthorneNJ07506
property at 329 Wagaraw Rd

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

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

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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38 Mill St

PatersonNJ07501
property at 97 Market St

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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97 Market St, Unit 10

97 Market St
PatersonNJ07505

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property at 275 Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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275 Main St

PatersonNJ07505
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

102 N 3rd St
PatersonNJ07522
property at 345 Sussex St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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345 Sussex St

PatersonNJ07503

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property at 52 Essex St

$1,795

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$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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52 Essex St

PatersonNJ07501
property at 46 Essex St

$1,795

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$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 Essex St

PatersonNJ07501
property at 52 Essex St

$1,795

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$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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52 Essex St

PatersonNJ07501
property at 46 Essex St

$1,795

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$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 Essex St

PatersonNJ07501
property at 385 Midland Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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385 Midland Ave, Unit 4

385 Midland Ave
GarfieldNJ07026

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property at 334 Midland Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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334 Midland Ave

Saddle BrookNJ07663
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

541 Union Ave
PatersonNJ07522
property at 48 Essex St

$1,850

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$1,850

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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48 Essex St, Unit 3R

48 Essex St
PatersonNJ07501
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

97 N 4th 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

286 Broadway
PatersonNJ07501

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Paterson, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Paterson, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Paterson, NJ area range in price from $1,250 to $4,800 with an overall median price of $3,458. The three Paterson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Peoples Park at $1,550, Riverside at $1,900, and Old Great Falls Historic District at $1,250. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Paterson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Peoples Park$2,095$1,55016
Riverside$2,400$1,9005
Old Great Falls Historic District$2,500$1,2504
Eastside$2,800$1,55018
Sandy Hill$2,800$1,25020
Downtown Paterson$3,100$1,25019
Wrigley Park$3,100$1,25029
Eastside Park$3,300$1,90012
Manor$3,300$1,90011
South Paterson$3,575$1,55011

Cheapest Available Paterson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Paterson, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Freedom Village Senior 55+ in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,398. 324,339 and 431 Broadway in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Paterson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Freedom Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,398
324,339 and 431 Broadway324 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,450
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,606
Fairlawn Properties3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Eldorado Village1BR LK(2)1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paterson area is the $0.19 price per square foot 318 21st Ave Model at 318 21st Ave, Unit 304 in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Paterson apartment is the 217 21st Ave Model at 217 21st Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 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.
318 21st Ave, Unit 304318 21st Ave1BR,1BA$0.19
217 21st Ave, Unit 1217 21st Ave2BR,1BA$0.18
354 Highland Ave354 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$1.33
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
247 Elm St, Unit #2247 Elm St2BR,1BA$1.92
194 Mill St, Unit 1194 Mill St1BR,1BA$1.30
46 Outwater Ln, Unit 146 Outwater Ln2BR,1BA$2.00
680 Belmont Ave, Unit #2680 Belmont Ave1BR,1BA$1.90
59-63 Courtland St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
242 Union Ave242 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Paterson

What type of rentals are currently available in Paterson?

There are currently 871 Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ with pricing that ranges from $675 to $5,120. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Paterson ranging from $1,000 to $4,900.

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 $1,000 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,899.

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 $1,750 to $5,120, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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