Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Paterson, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Paterson rent stands today

    Paterson, NJ rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $100 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month after a recent trough in April 2026.

  • Compared to national trends

    Paterson runs 10.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the mid-tier range for renters who prioritize proximity to New York City and urban amenities. The market offers 188 total rentals, mostly apartments.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Paterson rent for $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,638/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,000/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month. The bedroom tiers reflect the range available to renters across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents climbed 20.0% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 5.0%. Houses also increased by 24.1%, showing stronger growth compared to the broader market in Paterson, NJ.

Median rent

Median rent in Paterson

$2,100/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Paterson is $2,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$4.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Paterson

188

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Paterson rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Paterson run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

4%

20%

1 bedroom

$1,637

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$2,000

5%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,600

4%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,637

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

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$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

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.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Belleville

$2,400

Flat
Last year
Bloomfield

$2,500

Flat
Last year
Clifton

$2,500

decreased by7%
Last year
Garfield

$2,200

increased by2%
Last year
Hackensack

$2,595

increased by5%
Last year
Haledon

$2,375

decreased by1%
Last year

Discover rentals in Paterson, NJ

38 Mill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Paterson apartment for rent in Paterson

38 Mill St, Paterson, NJ 07501

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
202 N 1st St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Paterson condo for rent in Paterson

Renovated 2 Bed / 1 Bath — Apt 2 — $1,500/month — NO BROKER FEE

202 N 1st St #2, Paterson, NJ 07522

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
32 BEECH LLC. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

32 BEECH LLC.

102 Beech St, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
288 Rosa Parks Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

288 Rosa Parks Blvd

288 Rosa Parks Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,645

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,100 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Paterson?

Average rent prices in Paterson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Paterson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Paterson is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Paterson?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Paterson are Downtown Paterson ($1,925/mo), Eastside ($2,100/mo), and Old Great Falls Historic District ($2,160/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Paterson?

To comfortably afford rent in Paterson, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Paterson?

April offers the best rental deals in Paterson, with the lowest rents of the year, while January sees peak pricing with roughly an 8% difference between the two months.

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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