Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Average rent in
Paterson, NJ

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Paterson, NJ is $2,000. This is +3%, or $63, higher than the national average.

$5.07

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,000

decreased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

120

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Paterson, NJ is $2,000. This is +3%, or $63, higher than the national average.

$5.07

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
84%
4%
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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,800 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 $2,175.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,800

4%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,000

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,425

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,600

5%

114%

Studio

$1,995

8%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

114%

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$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Paterson, NJ is 17% lower than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.

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32 BEECH LLC. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

220 Straight St #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Paterson apartment for rent in Paterson

220 STRAIGHT ST, UNIT 201, PATERSON

220 Straight St #201, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 31

552 River St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Riverside apartment for rent in Paterson

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 11

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

17h ago

8.5

Very good

130-132 N. THIRD STREET

130 N 3rd St, Paterson, NJ 07522

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650–$1,700

Apartment for rent

220 Straight St #406 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Downtown Paterson apartment for rent in Paterson

220 STRAIGHT ST, UNIT 406, PATERSON

220 Straight St #406, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 15

288 Rosa Parks Blvd - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

8.7

Very good

288 Rosa Parks Blvd

288 Rosa Parks Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

Apartment for rent

220 Straight St #307 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Downtown Paterson apartment for rent in Paterson

220 STRAIGHT ST, UNIT 307, PATERSON

220 Straight St #307, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 25

220 Straight St #403 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Downtown Paterson apartment for rent in Paterson

220 STRAIGHT ST, UNIT 403, PATERSON

220 Straight St #403, Paterson, NJ 07501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 10