Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Paterson, NJ

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Paterson, NJ is $2,061. This is +6%, or $111, higher than the national average.

$5.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,061

decreased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

176

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Paterson, NJ is $2,061. This is +6%, or $111, higher than the national average.

$5.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
91%
2%
0%
$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 5% in the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Paterson, NJ costs about $1,650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,950. Houses for rent in Paterson, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,625

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,800

4%

1%

Studio

$1,825

4%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

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$2,061
increased by6%

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 10% lower than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.

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