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William Paterson University Wayne, NJ
Feel the Pioneer Spirit at WPU
WPU
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William Paterson
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Pioneers
Founded in 1855, William Paterson University is the third oldest public institution in New Jersey. William Paterson faculty and staff challenge students to high levels of intellectual and professional accomplishment and personal growth to prepare for careers, advanced studies, and productive citizenship. WPU graduates embody a profound sense of responsibility to their communities, commitment to a sustainable environment, and active involvement in a multicultural world. Located in suburban northern New Jersey, WPU is convenient to a wide range of apartments available for rent in Wayne. Housing options are even more plentiful in the nearby areas of Haledon, Prospect Park, and Downtown Paterson. Commuting and traveling from William Paterson is simple with access to Route 208 and I-80. More than 115 clubs and organizations, 28 fraternities and sororities, and 13 NCAA Division III sports teams keep WPU campus life exciting. William Paterson benefits from the peace of nature as well as the bustle of the city, sitting three miles from the historic Great Falls in Paterson yet just 20 miles from the rich cultural, artistic, and commercial life of New York City.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Wayne, NJ is $2,439 for a studio, $2,170 for one bedroom, $2,912 for two bedrooms, and $5,299 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wayne has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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555 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,439/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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796 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,170/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,077 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,912/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,928 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,299/month
Average Rent
Learn More About William Paterson University
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly William Paterson University - Wayne, NJ (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
William Paterson University - Wayne, NJ (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in William Paterson University - Wayne, NJ (University) are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in William Paterson University - Wayne, NJ (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
459 Students
Public
Grades K-5
356 Students
Randall Carter Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
351 Students
Albert P. Terhune Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
347 Students
Public
Grades K-5
321 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
650 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
617 Students
George Washington Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
493 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,034 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,182 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,201 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rifle Camp Park Observatory
- NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
- Abma's Farm
- McFaul Environmental Center
- Saddle River County Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.