Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Paterson, NJ

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 $181 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,400/month in March 2025.

  • Paterson runs 2.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it slightly above the national average with a total of 185 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Paterson sit at $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,940/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,550/month, showing a consistent price progression across unit sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Hillcrest rents fell 36.2% year over year to $2,200/month, marking the largest neighborhood decline in Paterson. This contrasts with the citywide decline of 11.1%, showing a sharper cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Paterson

$2,000/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Paterson is $2,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$4.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Paterson

185

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Paterson 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 Paterson, NJ

Average rent prices in Paterson have decreased by 2% 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 $1,997, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Paterson run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,930.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

4%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,650

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,940

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,300

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,550

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,940

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

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

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

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.

Discover rentals in Paterson, NJ

562 Summer St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Paterson

562 Summer Street - 3

562 Summer St #3, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 23

32 BEECH LLC. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

32 BEECH LLC.

102 Beech St, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550–$1,600

Apartment for rent

440 E 19th St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverside apartment for rent in Paterson

440 East 19th Street - 5

440 E 19th St #5, Paterson, NJ 07524

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

288 Rosa Parks Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9.2

Excellent

288 Rosa Parks Blvd

288 Rosa Parks Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,645

Price drop

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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Paterson?

Average rent prices in Paterson have decreased by 2% 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 $50 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Paterson?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Paterson are Eastside ($1,940/mo), South Paterson ($1,950/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?

Paterson's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,200 per month. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms up 2.6% and two-bedrooms up 1.3%.

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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