Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Average rent in
Paterson, NJ

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Paterson, NJ is $2,200. This is +16%, or $300, higher than the national average.

$5.68

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,200

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

143

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Paterson, NJ is $2,200. This is +16%, or $300, higher than the national average.

$5.68

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
88%
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 increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $2,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Paterson, NJ costs about $1,750 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 $2,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,750

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,000

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,350

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,000

2%

12%

Studio

$1,800

1%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

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$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Paterson, NJ is 12% lower than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.

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32 BEECH LLC. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

32 BEECH LLC.

102 Beech St, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500–$1,550

Apartment for rent

40-42 Park Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

40-42 Park Ave

40 Park Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,650–$2,050

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

130-132 N. THIRD STREET

130 N 3rd St, Paterson, NJ 07522

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

421 Ellison St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Paterson

3 or More Stories - Paterson City, NJ

421 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

345 Sussex St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

South Paterson house for rent in Paterson

2 Stories - Paterson City, NJ

345 Sussex St, Paterson, NJ 07503

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

House for rent

255 E 16th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverside apartment for rent in Paterson

2 Stories - Paterson City, NJ

255 E 16th St, Paterson, NJ 07524

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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220 Straight St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Paterson apartment for rent in Paterson

220 STRAIGHT ST, UNIT 109, PATERSON

220 Straight St, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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Available Oct 16

61 Madison St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Paterson

61 Madison St, Paterson, NJ 07501

61 Madison St #1, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,825

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