Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Average rent in
Paterson, NJ

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Paterson, NJ is $2,100. This is +11%, or $200, higher than the national average.

$5.88

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,100

decreased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

142

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Paterson, NJ is $2,100. This is +11%, or $200, higher than the national average.

$5.88

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
87%
5%
1%
$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 price trends in
Paterson, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Paterson, NJ have decreased by 5% in the last month and have decreased by 13% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Paterson, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in Paterson, NJ is $2,050. A 1-bedroom apartment in Paterson, NJ costs about $1,800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,000. Houses for rent in Paterson, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,250.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,775

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$4,200

4%

98%

Studio

$1,300

4%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

98%

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$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,447
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Paterson, NJ is 14% lower than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.

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32 BEECH LLC. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

32 BEECH LLC.

102-104 Beech Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500–$1,550

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8.6

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288 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,625

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130-132 N. THIRD STREET - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

130-132 N. THIRD STREET

130 N 3rd St, Paterson, NJ 07522

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650–$1,700

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5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Paterson

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467 21st Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07513

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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743 East 18th Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Paterson

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743 East 18th Street #3, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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288 Rosa Parks Boulevard #32 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

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421 Ellison Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 or More Stories - Paterson City, NJ

421 Ellison Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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