Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Paterson Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $1,550 (23 Rentals)

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Hospital Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hospital Plaza

200 Hospital PlzPaterson, NJ 07503
property at 143 20th Ave
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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143 20th Ave, Unit 1

143 20th Ave
PatersonNJ07501
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11 Courtland St
2 Bedroom Apartments

11 Courtland St

11 Courtland StPaterson, NJ 07503

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486 21st Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

486 21st Ave

486 21st AvePaterson, NJ 07513
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941-945 Main St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

941-945 Main St

941-945 Main StPaterson, NJ 07503
property at 5 Sewall Ave
$1,890

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Base Rent$1,890

Total Monthly Price$1,890
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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5 Sewall Ave, Unit B3

5 Sewall Ave
CliftonNJ07011
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property at 86 Curie Ave
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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86 Curie Ave, Unit 2

86 Curie Ave
CliftonNJ07011

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 Hospital Plaza priced from $1,550. 59-63 Courtland St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable South Paterson apartments for rent in Paterson, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hospital PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,550
59-63 Courtland St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,995
305 Lakeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150
Skyline Square LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Paterson, NJ

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Paterson area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 59-63 Courtland St in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value South Paterson apartment is the 159 Hamilton Ave Model at 159 Hamilton Ave, Unit Clifton Apartment starting at $2,100 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Lakeview 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.
59-63 Courtland St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
159 Hamilton Ave, Unit Clifton Apartment159 Hamilton Ave2BR,1BA$2.15
305 Lakeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.25
Skyline Square LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.02
Hospital PlazaA11BR,1BA$3.18

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 Hospital Plaza which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in South Paterson costs $2,785.

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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