Cheap Homes for Rent in Totowa, NJ from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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property at 38 Mill St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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38 Mill St

PatersonNJ07501
property at 76-78-78 Market St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76-78-78 Market St, Unit 1, Unit 1

76-78-78 Market St
PatersonNJ07505
property at 275 Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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275 Main St

PatersonNJ07505
property at 181 Long Hill Rd

$1,650 - $3,325

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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181 Long Hill Rd

Little FallsNJ07424

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property at 541 Union Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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541 Union Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

541 Union Ave
PatersonNJ07522

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Totowa, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Totowa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Totowa, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley View Apartments in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,606. Mill Street Square in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,816. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Totowa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,606
Mill Street SquareOne Bedroom (Income Minium and Maximum Apply)1BR,1BA$1,816
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,875
11 Courtland St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,950
Westmount Village$2.90/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Totowa, NJ and Nearby

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Totowa area is the $1.73 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Sunset Ridge at Totowa in the in the Totowa neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Totowa apartment is the 230 Union Ave Model at 230 Union Ave, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,500 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Stoney Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Totowa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
230 Union Ave, Unit 2nd Floor230 Union Ave3BR,1BA$1.59
24 Don Bosco Ave, Unit #224 Don Bosco Ave2BR,1BA$1.89
325 Union Blvd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.46
242 Union Ave, Unit FIRST FLOOR FRONT242 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.60
680 Belmont Ave, Unit #2680 Belmont Ave1BR,1BA$1.90
11 Courtland St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.17
33 Cliff St, Unit 233 Cliff St2BR,2BA$2.44
25 Oxford St25 Oxford St3BR,1BA$2.33
Valley View ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$2.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Totowa

What type of rentals are currently available in Totowa?

There are currently 258 Apartments for Rent in Totowa, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $3,985. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Totowa ranging from $1,250 to $6,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Totowa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Totowa ranges from $1,250 to $6,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,050.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Totowa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Totowa range from $2,000 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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