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Rental Market Trends in Paterson, NJ

What is the average rent in Paterson, NJ?

$1,422/month

Average Rent

513 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Paterson, NJ is $1,422 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Paterson rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Paterson, you can expect to pay about $1,069 per month for a studio, $1,422 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,858 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,170 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,069/month
461 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,422/month
513 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,858/month
773 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,170/month
815 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,376/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,700/month
92 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,412/month
118 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Paterson, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $39 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Paterson, NJ
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Paterson, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
28% $1,501 - $2,000/month
23% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Paterson?

Based on current rent prices, Eastside and South Paterson" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Paterson.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,731/month
1,583 Sq Ft
South Paterson
$2,409/month
1,439 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Paterson?

Based on current rent prices, South Paterson and Eastside" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Paterson.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Paterson
$2,409/month
1,439 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,731/month
1,583 Sq Ft

Which Paterson neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Paterson with the most apartments available are South Paterson and Eastside" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Paterson
$2,409/month
1,439 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,731/month
1,583 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Paterson, NJ?

Because the average rent in Paterson is $1,422, you’ll want to make about $4,740 per month or $56,880 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Eastside

Paterson, NJ

South Paterson

Paterson, NJ

Studio
$1,078/month
$1,553/month
One Bedroom
$1,479/month
$1,523/month
Two Bedroom
$1,559/month
$2,524/month
Three Bedroom
$1,745/month
$2,700/month
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1-2 Beds | $2,400 - $3,395

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1 Community in Paterson
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1 Community in Paterson
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    Units

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1 Community in Paterson
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    Units

  • 18

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1 Community in Paterson

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Methodology

† 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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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