
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Totowa Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $900 (29 Rentals)
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148 Clinton St, Unit 2

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58 Arlington Ave, Unit Basement Apartment in Hillcrest Paterson

40 Broadway

Mill Street Square

49 Haledon Ave, Unit 3

38 Mill St
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71 Mill St, Unit 2 floor

86 N 7th St, Unit 1

90 Rossiter Ave

153 Ellison St

67 Market St, Unit 303

189 Main St

334 Redwood Ave, Unit 1st Floor
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191 Market St

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19 White St

59 Broadway

359 Belmont Ave

359 Belmont Ave
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Totowa, Paterson, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Totowa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totowa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,450 | $2,600 |
| Totowa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $1,600 | $3,600 |
| Totowa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $2,250 | $3,400 |
| Totowa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $2,700 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Totowa Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Totowa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Totowa area of Paterson, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley View Apartments priced from $1,673. Mill Street Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,170. Here are the most affordable Totowa apartments for rent in Paterson, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Apartments | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,673 |
| Mill Street Square | Two Bedroom (Income Minium and Maximum Apply) | 2BR,1BA | $2,170 |
| Shepherds Lane Commons | The Union | 1BR,1BA | $2,215 |
| The Manor at Totowa | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Sunset Ridge at Totowa | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Totowa, NJ
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Totowa 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 Totowa apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Sunset Ridge at Totowa starting at $2,850 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Totowa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Totowa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Mill St, Unit 2 floor | 71 Mill St | 2BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| Sunset Ridge at Totowa | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 307 N 7th St, Unit - 2nd-3rd FL combined | 307 N 7th St | 4BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| 4 Brown Ave, Unit Brown Ave | 4 Brown Ave | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
| Mill Street Square | Two Bedroom (Income Minium and Maximum Apply) | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Valley View Apartments | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Manor at Totowa | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 58 Arlington Ave, Unit Basement Apartment in Hillcrest Paterson | 58 Arlington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Shepherds Lane Commons | The Union | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
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Best Local Schools in Totowa, Paterson, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Totowa Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Totowa?
The cheapest apartment in Totowa is Valley View Apartments which is listed at $1,673, while the average apartment in Totowa costs $3,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Totowa?
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 1 regular apartments in Totowa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Totowa?
Cheap apartments in Totowa have an average cost of $198 which is $2,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Totowa.
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