Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $1,400 (15 Rentals)

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property at 185 Governor St

$1,636

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$1,636

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$1,636

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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185 Governor St, Unit Studio

185 Governor St
PatersonNJ07501

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457 E 22nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

457 E 22nd St

457 E 22nd StPaterson, NJ 07514
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198 Lafayette
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

198 Lafayette

198 Lafayette StPaterson, NJ 07501
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441-449 E 18th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

441-449 E 18th St

441-449 E 18th StPaterson, NJ 07524
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

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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Paterson, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 118 East 24th St Apartments priced from $1,700. 124 Putnam St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Paterson, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
118 East 24th St Apartments1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,700
124 Putnam St3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2,200
Hedges at HawthorneA11BR,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, NJ

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.73 price per square foot 441 E 27th St Model at 441 E 27th St, Unit 2nd Fl in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 77 Madison Ave Model at 77 Madison Ave, Unit 1st FL starting at $2,650 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Southeast Ridgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
441 E 27th St, Unit 2nd Fl441 E 27th St3BR,1BA$1.73
77 Madison Ave, Unit 1st FL77 Madison Ave3BR,1BA$1.77
494 E 18th St, Unit 2nd Floor494 E 18th St3BR,2BA$2.27
118 East 24th St Apartments1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1.84
Hedges at HawthorneA11BR,1BA$3.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment is $1,700 at 118 East 24th St Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverside is starting from $3,950 at Hedges at Hawthorne.

What is the most affordable Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 124 Putnam St and starts from $2,200.

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