Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Passaic, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Passaic rent stands today

    Passaic, NJ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent.

  • Compared to national trends

    Passaic runs 10.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among metros with a small total rental inventory of 56 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Passaic rent for $1,575/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,750/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,525/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,400/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Passaic, NJ rose by 45.0% year over year, contrasting with the citywide flat rent trend. This segment's increase shows a distinct dynamic within the local rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Passaic

$2,100/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Passaic is $2,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$3.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Passaic

56

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Passaic rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Passaic, NJ

Average rent prices in Passaic have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Passaic, NJ

Rent prices in Passaic vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Passaic is $2,100, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Passaic run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,575

25%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,750

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,525

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,400

6%

45%

Studio

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

45%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Passaic, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Passaic, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Passaic and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Passaic

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Passaic, NJ is 13% lower than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Belleville

$2,400

increased by4%
Last year
Bloomfield

$2,595

increased by13%
Last year
Clifton

$2,500

decreased by9%
Last year
East Orange

$2,000

decreased by1%
Last year
Garfield

$2,200

increased by2%
Last year
Hackensack

$2,591

increased by6%
Last year

Cost of living in Passaic, NJ

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services7% higher
Groceries8% higher
Health11% higher
Housing61% higher
Transportation5% higher
Utilities7% higher

Discover rentals in Passaic, NJ

Henry Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Henry Street

53 53-55, 57-61 Henry Street, Passaic, NJ 07055

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,600–$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
139 9th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Passaic

Rental, Passaic City, NJ

139 9th St, Passaic, NJ 07055

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
31 Parker Ave Apt 1r #1R - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Passaic

31 Parker Ave - 1R

31 Parker Ave Apt 1r #1R, Passaic, NJ 07055

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
137 3rd St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Passaic

135 3rd St, Passaic, NJ 07055

137 3rd St #2, Passaic, NJ 07055

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Passaic, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Passaic rental market.

How much is rent in Passaic?

The average rent in Passaic is $2,100 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Passaic?

Average rent prices in Passaic have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Passaic rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Passaic is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Passaic?

To comfortably afford rent in Passaic, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Passaic?

March offers the best rental deals in Passaic, with rents running roughly 11% lower than the peak season in November.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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