Cheap Homes for Rent in Paterson, NJ from $1,100 (56 Rentals)

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property at 46 E Main St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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46 E Main St

PatersonNJ07522
property at 76-78-78 Market St

$1,450

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$1,450

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76-78-78 Market St, Unit 2

76-78-78 Market St
PatersonNJ07505

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property at 25 Oak St

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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25 Oak St, Unit BS

25 Oak St
PatersonNJ07501

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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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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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58 Westervelt Ave

HawthorneNJ07506
property at 118 Sheridan Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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118 Sheridan Ave

CliftonNJ07011

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property at 139 Ray St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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139 Ray St, Unit 2

139 Ray St
GarfieldNJ07026
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

172 N Main St
PatersonNJ07522
property at 39 E 39th St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 E 39th St, Unit 2L

39 E 39th St
PatersonNJ07514
property at 48 Essex St

$1,895

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$1,895

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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48 Essex St, Unit 1R

48 Essex St
PatersonNJ07501

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property at 172 N Main St

$1,950

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$1,950

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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172 N Main St, Unit 5

172 N Main St
PatersonNJ07522
property at 235-247 Dakota St

$1,950

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$1,950

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235-247 Dakota St

PatersonNJ07503
property at 144 Lawrence St

$1,999

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$1,999

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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144 Lawrence St

PatersonNJ07501

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Paterson, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Paterson, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Paterson, NJ area range in price from $1,200 to $4,300 with an overall median price of $2,839. The three Paterson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Great Falls Historic District at $1,450, Peoples Park at $1,395, and Riverside at $1,200. 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$2,447$1,4502
Peoples Park$2,500$1,39513
Riverside$2,500$1,20012
Eastside$2,800$1,39516
Eastside Park$2,800$1,8758
Manor$2,800$1,8758
Sandy Hill$2,800$1,39520
South Paterson$2,950$1,39510
Downtown Paterson$3,000$1,40014
Great Falls$3,000$1,39520

Cheapest Available Paterson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Paterson, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley View Apartments in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,673. Fairlawn Properties in the Southeast Ridgewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Paterson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,673
Fairlawn Properties3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
118 East 24th St Apartments1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,700
Kent VillageA11BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paterson area is the $0.19 price per square foot 71 Mill St Model at 71 Mill St, Unit 2 floor in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Paterson apartment is the 379 Straight St Model at 379 Straight St, Unit Salam Rahman starting at $2,300 with a $1.15 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.
71 Mill St, Unit 2 floor71 Mill St2BR,1BA$0.19
379 Straight St, Unit Salam Rahman379 Straight St4BR,1BA$1.15
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
482 10th Ave, Unit 2 Floor Apartment482 10th Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
474 Ellison St, Unit Apt 2474 Ellison St2BR,1BA$1.75
417 Straight St, Unit Large Bright 3BR Apartmen417 Straight St3BR,1BA$1.77
59-63 Courtland St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
2 Ann Pl, Unit 2 Ann Place Paterson NJ2 Ann Pl1BR,1BA$1.70
46 Outwater Ln, Unit 146 Outwater Ln2BR,1BA$2.00
74 Plauderville Ave, Unit 374 Plauderville Ave1BR,1BA$1.83

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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 865 Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $5,320. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Paterson ranging from $1,100 to $7,950.

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 $1,100 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,695.

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 $1,700 to $5,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $4,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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