
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $800 (12 Rentals)
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Freedom Village Senior 55+
Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $1,387 | $1,275 | $1,500 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $1,398 | $3,095 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $1,745 | $4,150 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Paterson, NJ is a Studio unit found at 324,339 and 431 Broadway priced from $1,150. Freedom Village Senior 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,398. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Paterson, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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324,339 and 431 Broadway | 339 Broadway | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Freedom Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,398 |
59-63 Courtland St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,785 |
Mill Street Square - 3318 | One Bedroom 80% | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
Westmount Village | $2.71/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.50 price per square foot 193 Temple St Model at 193 Temple St in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Hillcrest 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 Stoney Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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193 Temple St | 193 Temple St | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Sunset Ridge at Totowa | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
38 Roseland Ave | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
75 Jersey St, Unit 75 B | 75 Jersey St | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
274 Getty Ave, Unit 2 | 274 Getty Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.10 |
18 N 7th St, Unit 1 | 18 N 7th St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
79 Lafayette St, Unit apt 2 | 79 Lafayette St | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
113 Lyon St, Unit 2L | 113 Lyon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
59-63 Courtland St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Freedom Village Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, Paterson, NJ
Ranked #15
Among neighborhoods in Paterson, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ
John F. Kennedy High School
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Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in Paterson, NJ
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment is $1,398 at Freedom Village Senior 55+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is starting from $2,170 at Mill Street Square - 3318.
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