Average Rent in Paterson, NJ and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Paterson, NJ

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Paterson, NJ is $2,150. This is +9% higher than the national average.

$4.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,150

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

120

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Paterson, NJ is $2,150. This is +9% higher than the national average.

$4.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%

83%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

74%

26%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Paterson, NJ
The monthly rent for an apartment in Paterson, NJ is $2,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Paterson, NJ costs about $1,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,150. Houses for rent in Paterson, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,400.


1 bedroom	$1,900	2%	6%
2 bedroom	$2,200	2%	2%
3 bedroom	$2,400	3%	3%
4 bedroom	$3,300	4%	83%
Studio	$1,500	10%	5%

		Comparables
Downtown Paterson	$2,200
Eastside	$2,200
Hillcrest	$2,500
Old Great Falls Historic District	$1,900
Riverside	$2,175
South Paterson	$1,900


Apartments	$2,000	2%	No Change
Condos	$2,150	14%	No Change
Houses	$2,400	4%	No Change
Rooms	$650	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

Last year

83%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Paterson, 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.

Compare rent prices in Paterson, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in Paterson, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belleville, NJ.

Paterson

Median rent price$2,150

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,072

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Paterson, NJ is 4% higher than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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