Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ from $800 (13 Rentals)

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57 Madison St
Studio Apartments

57 Madison St

57 Madison StPaterson, NJ 07501
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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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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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216 Straight St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

216 Straight St

216 Straight StPaterson, NJ 07501
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Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
324,339 and 431 Broadway339 BroadwayStudio,1BA$1,150
Freedom Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,398
42-52 Essex StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
59-63 Courtland St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,785
Mill Street Square - 3318One Bedroom 80%1BR,1BA$1,816

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NJ

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.73 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Sunset Ridge at Totowa in the in the Stoney Road neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at 38 Roseland Ave starting at $3,150 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Preakness neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunset Ridge at TotowaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
38 Roseland Ave2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.10
75 Jersey St, Unit 75 B75 Jersey St2BR,1BA$1.79
The Manor at Totowa2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
1022 Main Street4072BR,1BA$2.45
Haledon Estates ApartmentsLow Rise One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55
59-63 Courtland St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
42-52 Essex StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.50
Freedom Village Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
324,339 and 431 Broadway339 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$2.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Paterson, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Paterson. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Freedom Village Senior 55+ which is listed at $1,398, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $3,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?

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 3 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?

Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $105 which is $3,195 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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