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property at 329 Wagaraw Rd

329 Wagaraw Rd

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property at 275 Main St

275 Main St

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property at 275 Main St

275 Main St, Unit 3

275 Main St
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property at 125 Passaic Ave

125 Passaic Ave

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property at 275 Main St

275 Main St, Unit 4

275 Main St
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property at 256 N 4th St

256 N 4th St

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property at 256 N 4th St

256 N 4th St

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property at 198 Banta Ave

198 Banta Ave

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property at 36 N 8th St

36 N 8th St

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property at 176 Shaw St

176 Shaw St, Unit 3

176 Shaw St
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property at 235 Spring St

235 Spring St

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property at 237 Spring St

237 Spring St

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Paterson, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Paterson, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Paterson, NJ area range in price from $1,398 to $5,940 with an overall median price of $3,412. The three Paterson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Great Falls Historic District at $1,600, Eastside at $1,398, and Stoney Road at $1,398. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Paterson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Great Falls Historic District$2,400$1,60011
Eastside$2,500$1,39812
Stoney Road$2,500$1,39826
Peoples Park$2,700$1,45018
Sandy Hill$2,700$1,39820
South Paterson$2,700$1,50017
Downtown Paterson$3,200$1,39814
Great Falls$3,200$1,39826
Hillcrest$3,200$1,39851
Totowa$3,200$1,45025

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. Martha Washington Apartments in the Maple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. 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
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
The Clifton Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
Kent Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,730
Mill Street Square - 3318One Bedroom 80%1BR,1BA$1,816
Westmount Village$2.56/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ

As of August 30, 2025 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 JASON LANE Model at Belmont Estates Townhomes starting at $4,800 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Preakness 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
Belmont Estates TownhomesJASON LANE3BR,2.5BA$1.71
354 Highland Ave, Unit 3 second floor354 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$1.33
66 Wood St, Unit 266 Wood St4BR,2BA$1.70
242 Union Ave, Unit 1st Floor242 Union Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
264 Union Ave, Unit 2264 Union Ave3BR,1BA$1.44
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
112 Jackson Ave, Unit 1112 Jackson Ave1BR,1BA$1.54
266 E 54th St, Unit House266 E 54th St1BR,1BA$1.70
232 Haledon Ave, Unit 3232 Haledon Ave1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Paterson

What type of rentals are currently available in Paterson?

There are currently 808 Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $6,873. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Paterson ranging from $975 to $9,000.

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 $975 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,431.

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 $1,800 to $5,940, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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