Cheap Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ from $700 (48 Rentals)

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370 E 18th St

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property at 267 Fair St

267 Fair St

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property at 88 Vernon Ave

88 Vernon Ave

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Building 534
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Building 534

534 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07514
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57 Madison St
Studio Apartments

57 Madison St

57 Madison StPaterson, NJ 07501
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486-490 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

486-490 Park Ave

486-490 Park AvePaterson, NJ 07504
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Redwood Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Village

311 Redwood AvePaterson, NJ 07522
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191 Market St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Market St

191 Market StPaterson, NJ 07505
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282 Broadway Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

282 Broadway Ave

282 Broadway AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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200 Hospital Plz
1 Bedroom Apartments

200 Hospital Plz

200 Hospital PlzPaterson, NJ 07503
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330 E. 33rd St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

330 E. 33rd St.

328-336 E 33rd StPaterson, NJ 07504
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Colt Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colt Arms Apartments

18-56 Godwin StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Towers

125-145 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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44 Beech St
1 Bedroom Apartments

44 Beech St

44 Beech StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Ralson Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ralson Apartments

272 Lakeview AvePaterson, NJ 07503
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216 Straight St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

216 Straight St

216 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Riverview Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Towers

85-105 Presidential BlvdPaterson, NJ 07522
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457 E 22nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

457 E 22nd St

457 E 22nd StPaterson, NJ 07514
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159 12th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

159 12th Ave

159 12th AvePaterson, NJ 07501
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180 Cedar St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

180 Cedar St

180 Cedar StPaterson, NJ 07501
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77-91 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

77-91 Park Ave

77-91 Park AvePaterson, NJ 07524
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42-52 Essex St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

42-52 Essex St

42-52 Essex StPaterson, NJ 07501
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property at 231 Palisade Ave

231 Palisade Ave

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26 Foster Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 Foster Street

26 Foster StClifton, NJ 07011
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Paterson, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Paterson, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Paterson, NJ area range in price from $1,200 to $5,747 with an overall median price of $3,496. The three Paterson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Great Falls at $1,275, Lakeview at $1,275, and South Paterson at $1,275. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Paterson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Great Falls$2,850$1,27538
Lakeview$2,900$1,27588
South Paterson$2,900$1,27577
Totowa$2,900$1,27530
Eastside Park$3,200$1,20058
Peoples Park$3,200$1,27588
Sandy Hill$3,250$1,27588
Hillcrest$3,300$1,27560
Stoney Road$3,300$1,27540
Manor$3,475$1,200124

Cheapest Available Paterson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Paterson, NJ is a Studio unit found at 324,339 and 431 Broadway in the Stoney Road neighborhood priced from $1,150. Freedom Village Senior 55+ in the Stoney Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,398. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Paterson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
324,339 and 431 Broadway339 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,150
Freedom Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,398
Martha Washington ApartmentsOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,595
59-63 Courtland StStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Lafayette Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
35 McKinley1 BD1BR,1BA$1,749
Kent Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Mill Street Square - 3318One Bedroom 80%1BR,1BA$1,816
442-446 Monroe St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Paterson area is the $1.30 price per square foot 223 Miller Ave Model at 223 Miller Ave in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Paterson apartment is the 171 Godwin Ave Model at 171 Godwin Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,300 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Stoney Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paterson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
223 Miller Ave223 Miller Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
171 Godwin Ave, Unit 2171 Godwin Ave5BR,2BA$1.65
33 Fournier Cres33 Fournier Cres3BR,2BA$1.98
Fair Lawn Commons$2.69/sq.ft. - The Essex2BR,2BA$1.56
193 Temple St193 Temple St3BR,1BA$1.50
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
184 Lafayette St, Unit 2nd184 Lafayette St3BR,1BA$1.87
33 12th Ave, Unit 333 12th Ave3BR,2BA$1.92
75 Jersey St, Unit 75 B75 Jersey St2BR,1BA$1.79
18 N 7th St, Unit 118 N 7th St3BR,1.5BA$2.00

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Paterson Overview

The largest city in Passaic County and the third most populated in the entire great state of New Jersey, Paterson is a popular Garden State destination that acts as home to almost 150,000 proud residents. Known as 'Silk City' for its long history as a production hub of industry, this blue collar and diverse hot spot is an excellent way to get to experience first hand all that NJ has to offer.

Why live in Paterson, NJ?

Steeped in history, Paterson apartment life is a fantastic way to get to know New Jersey. Brimming with east coast pride and offering much in the way of local arts, entertainment and shopping, this hotspot of diversity contains just about every walk of life when it comes to its budding population, from retirees to college students, career-centered working singles to growing blue collar families. When it comes to life in the Garden State, it doesn't get much more authentic than Paterson.

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Getting Around Paterson, NJ

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paterson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Paterson?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paterson?

The cheapest apartment in Paterson is Freedom Village Senior 55+ which is listed at $1,398, while the average apartment in Paterson costs $3,496.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 56 regular apartments in Paterson 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 Paterson?

Cheap apartments in Paterson have an average cost of $265 which is $3,231 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paterson.

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