324,339 and 431 Broadway
324 Broadway,
Paterson, NJ 07501
$1,450 - $1,950
Studio - 2 Beds
$1,428/month
Average Rent
518 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Paterson, NJ is $1,428 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Paterson rent prices are 12% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Paterson, you can expect to pay about $1,475 per month for a studio, $1,428 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,893 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,375 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $14 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Eastside and South Paterson" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Paterson.
Based on current rent prices, South Paterson and Eastside" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Paterson.
The neighborhoods in Paterson with the most apartments available are South Paterson and Eastside" .
Because the average rent in Paterson is $1,428, you’ll want to make about $4,760 per month or $57,120 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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