Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Paterson, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Paterson, NJ rent slipped 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $24 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Compared to national trends

    Paterson runs 10.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a limited total rental inventory of 183 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Paterson are $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms are $2,000/month, 3-bedrooms are $2,395/month, and 4+ bedrooms are $2,575/month. The 3-bedroom median is $2,395/month, near the upper mid-range of bedroom rents.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Old Great Falls Historic District saw rents climb 20.0% year over year to $1,800/month. This rise contrasts with the citywide decline, indicating localized strength in this neighborhood within Paterson, NJ.

Median rent

Median rent in Paterson

$2,100/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

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

$3.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Paterson

183

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,050, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Paterson run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

8%

29%

1 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,000

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,395

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,575

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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$2,395
increased by26%

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.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Belleville

$2,395

increased by18%
Last year
Bloomfield

$2,675

increased by27%
Last year
Clifton

$2,640

increased by1%
Last year
Garfield

$2,300

increased by4%
Last year
Hackensack

$2,550

increased by7%
Last year
Haledon

$2,450

decreased by2%
Last year

Discover rentals in Paterson, NJ

72 Newark Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Paterson apartment for rent in Paterson

Rentals/Res, Paterson, NJ

72 Newark Ave #2, Paterson, NJ 07503

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

288 Rosa Parks Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.9

Very good

288 Rosa Parks Blvd

288 Rosa Parks Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,645

97 Cedar St #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Paterson

97 Cedar St, Apt # 2B, Paterson, NJ 07501

97 Cedar St #2B, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

79 Belmont Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Paterson

Rental, Paterson City, NJ

79 Belmont Ave, Paterson, NJ 07522

3 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Paterson?

Average rent prices in Paterson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Old Great Falls Historic District ($1,800/mo), Downtown Paterson ($2,000/mo), and Eastside ($2,100/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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