Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Passaic, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Passaic, NJ rent rose 5.0% year over year to a current median of $2,100/month. Renters are paying $54 more per month than last year, and month-to-month rent is essentially flat at this level.
Compared to national trends
Passaic rent runs 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a total of 66 rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Passaic rent for $1,780/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,100/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,400/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Passaic cooled by 21.8% year over year, diverging from the citywide rent rise of 5.0%. This decline shows variation within the city's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Passaic
$2,100/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Passaic is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Passaic
66
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Passaic rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Passaic, NJ
Average rent prices in Passaic have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,780 | 2% | 64% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 2% | 19% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Passaic, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,375 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,780
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
64%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Passaic, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
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
8%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Passaic, NJ is 9% lower than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,300
11%$2,500
6%$2,400
6%$1,995
3%$2,200
5%$2,470
1%$2,350
8%$3,200
10%$2,800
$2,000
8%$2,500
5%$2,562
4%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 & Services | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 7% higher |
| Health | 10% higher |
| Housing | 61% higher |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 5% higher |
Discover rentals in Passaic, NJ
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Passaic
31 Parker Ave Apt 1r #1R, Passaic, NJ 07055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Passaic
81 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5h ago
98 President St, Passaic, NJ 07055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,845
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Passaic
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,999
House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Passaic
2 beds
3 baths
$3,499
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Passaic
373 Broadway #4, Passaic, NJ 07055
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Passaic
88 Boulevard #109, Passaic, NJ 07055
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
262 Harrison St, Passaic, NJ 07055
1 bed
1 bath
$1,699
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Passaic
2 beds
3 baths
$3,499
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Passaic
137 3rd St #139-4, Passaic, NJ 07055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Passaic
164 Autumn St #1, Passaic, NJ 07055
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,845
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Passaic
285 Aycrigg Ave #10I, Passaic, NJ 07055
Studio
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
262 Harrison St, Passaic, NJ 07055
1 bed
1 bath
$1,699
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Passaic
81 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Passaic
962 Main Ave #1, Passaic, NJ 07055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,845
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Passaic?
Average rent prices in Passaic have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Passaic rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Passaic is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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?
Passaic's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,100 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.
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).