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172 6th St

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120 Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Park Place

120-122 Park PlPassaic, NJ 07055
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196-198 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

196-198 9th St

196-198 9th StPassaic, NJ 07055

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Aycrigg Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aycrigg Manor

215 Aycrigg AvePassaic, NJ 07055
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39 Westervelt Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

39 Westervelt Pl

37-47 Westervelt PlPassaic, NJ 07055
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Botany Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Botany Gardens

189 Dayton AvePassaic, NJ 07055
property at 231 Palisade Ave

231 Palisade Ave

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property at 80 Union Ave

80 Union Ave

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property at 37 Bergen St

37 Bergen St

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Yorkview Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Yorkview Gardens

329 Hackensack StCarlstadt, NJ 07072
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Ridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge Apartments

13-19 Ridge RdLyndhurst, NJ 07071
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26 Foster Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 Foster Street

26 Foster StClifton, NJ 07011
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Passaic, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Passaic, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Passaic, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Passaic Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Passaic$3,400$1,70077
Monroe Street$3,400$1,70072
Main Avenue$3,720$1,75068
Passaic Park$3,763$1,75053

Cheapest Available Passaic Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Passaic, NJ is a Studio unit found at Richfield Village Apartments in the Maple Valley neighborhood priced from $1,595. SDK Lodi Apartments in the Hackensack Teaneck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Passaic apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Richfield Village ApartmentsStudio 410Studio,1BA$1,595
SDK Lodi ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Station Square Apartments – Modern Living ...1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,675
Park West GardensOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,695
Village Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
King Alfred ApartmentsLarge kitchen One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Country Club Towers I and IISmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Foxhall ApartmentsRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,820
442-446 Monroe St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Passaic, NJ

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Passaic area is the $0.26 price per square foot 225 Tontine Ave Model at 225 Tontine Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Rosemawr neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Passaic apartment is the 33 Fournier Cres Model at 33 Fournier Cres starting at $3,950 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Lakeview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Passaic apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
225 Tontine Ave, Unit 2225 Tontine Ave3BR,1BA$0.26
33 Fournier Cres33 Fournier Cres3BR,2BA$1.98
397 Park Ave, Unit m397 Park Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
444 Park Ave, Unit TOP444 Park Ave2BR,1BA$2.14
15 College Pl, Unit A15 College Pl2BR,1BA$2.19
150 Union Ave, Unit C150 Union Ave2BR,1BA$2.24
240 Rowland Ave, Unit b240 Rowland Ave2BR,1BA$1.90
175 Union Ave, Unit ABCDE175 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.81
The Towers at Passaic Park521-1x11BR,1BA$2.33
SDK Lodi ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32

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Passaic Overview

Located just north of Newark on the scenic shores of the Passaic River, the fittingly monikered city of Passaic acts as home to around 60,000 residents. Offering convenient commuter ease for those eager to work in the Big Apple and beyond, this blue collar New Jersey locale is a great option for a variety of lifestyles and budgets.

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Why live in Passaic, NJ?

Brimming with blue collar culture and offering much in the way of convenient access to restaurants, shopping and schools, apartments for rent in Passaic make a great option for anyone considering a move to the Garden State. The job markets of both Hoboken and Manhattan are just a train ride away, and a wide swatch of historic buildings helps lend an air of pride to the very streets themselves. For an east coast city prime for exploring, Passaic certainly fits the bill.

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Getting Around Passaic, NJ

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Passaic Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Passaic?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Passaic is under $1,850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Passaic?

The cheapest apartment in Passaic is SDK Lodi Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Passaic costs $3,570.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Passaic?

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 32 regular apartments in Passaic 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 Passaic?

Cheap apartments in Passaic have an average cost of $560 which is $3,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Passaic.

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