Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Paterson Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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Hospital Plaza

200 Hospital PlzPaterson, NJ 07503
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Cheapest Available South Paterson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Paterson area of Paterson, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Jefferson Gardens priced from $1,800. 241 Crooks Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable South Paterson apartments for rent in Paterson, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
241 Crooks Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,900
59-63 Courtland St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Paterson, NJ

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Paterson area is the $2.25 price per square foot 20 Michigan Ave Model at 20 Michigan Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Maple Valley neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value South Paterson apartment is the 213 Lakeview Ave Model at 213 Lakeview Ave, Unit #2 starting at $2,400 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Montclair Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Paterson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
20 Michigan Ave, Unit 120 Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
213 Lakeview Ave, Unit #2213 Lakeview Ave2BR,1BA$2.40
59-63 Courtland St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
241 Crooks Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.58
305 Lakeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.35
Skyline Square LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.02
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Paterson Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Paterson?

The cheapest apartment in South Paterson is Jefferson Gardens which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in South Paterson costs $3,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Paterson?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in South Paterson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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