Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Paterson Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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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 Ralson Apartments priced from $1,637. Jefferson Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable South Paterson apartments for rent in Paterson, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ralson ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,637
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
241 Crooks Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,900
11 Courtland St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,950
59-63 Courtland St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Paterson, NJ

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Paterson area is the $1.62 price per square foot 51 Columbia Ave Model at 51 Columbia Ave, Unit Apartment 2 in the in the Maple Valley neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value South Paterson apartment is the 270 Pacific St Model at 270 Pacific St, Unit 3 starting at $2,800 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Garret Mountain 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.
51 Columbia Ave, Unit Apartment 251 Columbia Ave2BR,1BA$1.62
270 Pacific St, Unit 3270 Pacific St4BR,1BA$2.15
276 Atlantic St, Unit 3276 Atlantic St3BR,1BA$2.00
59-63 Courtland St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
486 21st AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.39
11 Courtland St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.17
305 Lakeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.76
241 Crooks Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.58
Ralson ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$2.47
Jefferson Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Paterson Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Paterson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Paterson Apartment is $1,637 at Ralson Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Paterson is starting from $1,950 at 11 Courtland St.

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