Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Paterson, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Paterson, NJ rent slipped 11.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $142 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.8% month-over-month increase in rents.
Compared to national trends
Paterson runs 3.1% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 194 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Paterson sit around $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,000/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. These bedroom tiers represent the main rental options in the city.
Price ranges
Houses rent higher at $2,498/month compared to apartments at $2,000/month, while apartments make up 86.1% of total rentals in Paterson. This property-type spread shows variation in rental costs.
Median rent
Median rent in Paterson
$2,000/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Paterson is $2,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $60 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Paterson
194
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Paterson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Paterson, NJ
Average rent prices in Paterson have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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
Paterson, NJ
Rent prices in Paterson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Paterson is $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Paterson run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | 2% |  67% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Paterson | $2,000 | |
Eastside | $1,930 | |
Hillcrest | $1,625 | |
Old Great Falls Historic District | $2,100 | |
Riverside | $2,330 | |
South Paterson | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,497 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
67%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Eastside
Average rent
$1,930
Riverside
Average rent
$2,330
Downtown Paterson
Average rent
$2,000
South Paterson
Average rent
$2,100
Old Great Falls Historic District
Average rent
$2,100
Hillcrest
Average rent
$1,625
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
9%
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.
How does rent in Paterson, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Paterson and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Paterson
3%higher than the national median
19%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Paterson, NJ is 13% lower than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.
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23%Discover rentals in Paterson, NJ
5d+ ago
Riverside apartment for rent in Paterson
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Paterson
562 Summer St #3, Paterson, NJ 07501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 23
4d ago
Riverside apartment for rent in Paterson
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
102 Beech St, Paterson, NJ 07501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riverside apartment for rent in Paterson
587 River St #512, Paterson, NJ 07524
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riverside apartment for rent in Paterson
587 River St #411, Paterson, NJ 07524
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riverside apartment for rent in Paterson
587 River St #510, Paterson, NJ 07524
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest house for rent in Paterson
717 Preakness Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Paterson apartment for rent in Paterson
220 Straight St #107, Paterson, NJ 07501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 31
5d+ ago
Downtown Paterson apartment for rent in Paterson
67 Jersey St #3, Paterson, NJ 07501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
22h ago
Downtown Paterson apartment for rent in Paterson
9 Circle Ave #1, Paterson, NJ 07522
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
22h ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Paterson
552 E 24th St #2, Paterson, NJ 07514
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 18
3d ago
288 Rosa Parks Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
112 16th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,250–$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
276 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ 07501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
112 16th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,250–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
102 Beech St, Paterson, NJ 07501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 18
3d ago
288 Rosa Parks Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Paterson, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Paterson rental market.
How much is rent in Paterson?
The average rent in Paterson is $2,000 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Paterson?
Average rent prices in Paterson have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Paterson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Paterson is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $60 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Paterson?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Paterson are Hillcrest ($1,625/mo), Eastside ($1,930/mo), and Downtown Paterson ($2,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Paterson?
To comfortably afford rent in Paterson, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Paterson?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Paterson average around $1,750/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,070/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).