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Rental Market Trends in Paterson, NJ

What is the average rent in Paterson, NJ?

$1,457/month

Average Rent

515 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Paterson, NJ is $1,457 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Paterson rent prices are 11% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Paterson, you can expect to pay about $1,105 per month for a studio, $1,457 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,911 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,253 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,105/month
461 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,457/month
515 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,911/month
774 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,253/month
838 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,415/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,038/month
153 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,917/month
349 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,692/month
314 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 1.4%, which averages out to $21 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Paterson, NJ
Last Updated April 2026
$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
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
28% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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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
$1,586/month
622 Sq Ft
South Paterson
$2,365/month
854 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
$2,365/month
854 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,586/month
622 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
$2,365/month
854 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,586/month
622 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 $1,457, you’ll want to make about $4,856 per month or $58,272 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
$1,124/month
$1,499/month
One Bedroom
$1,458/month
$1,623/month
Two Bedroom
$1,555/month
$2,509/month
Three Bedroom
$1,796/month
$2,712/month
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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 February 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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