Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Passaic, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Passaic rent stands today

    Passaic, NJ rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with rents holding steady month to month and sitting 4.5% below the 2024 peak of $2,200/month.

  • Compared to national trends

    Passaic runs 8.8% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among smaller metros with 61 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Passaic sit around $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,775/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,100/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,400/month. Apartments make up 77% of total rentals, with houses renting for a median of $3,900/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Passaic

$2,100/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Passaic is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.

$4.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Passaic

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Passaic rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 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 $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Passaic run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

2%

31%

1 bedroom

$1,775

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,500

5%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,400

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

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 by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,307
increased by20%

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

Belleville

$2,307

increased by21%
Last year
Bloomfield

$2,672

increased by20%
Last year
Clifton

$2,400

decreased by3%
Last year
East Orange

$1,999

increased by6%
Last year
Garfield

$2,297

increased by6%
Last year
Hackensack

$2,500

decreased by4%
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 & Services6% higher
Groceries7% higher
Health10% higher
Housing61% higher
Transportation4% higher
Utilities5% higher

Discover rentals in Passaic, NJ

98 President Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

98 President Street

98 President St, Passaic, NJ 07055

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

98 President Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

76 4th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Passaic

APARTMENT - Passaic City, NJ

76 4th St #2, Passaic, NJ 07055

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

962 Main Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Passaic

MULTI_FAMILY - Passaic, NJ

962 Main Ave #1, Passaic, NJ 07055

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

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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 July 25, 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 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Passaic average around $1,730/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,120/month.

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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