Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ

Prices and availability in Paterson, NJ were last updated on 8 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Paterson, NJ are: Skyline Square, Skyline Plaza, 31-33 Essex St, Ralson Apartments and 314 Vreeland Ave.

The average rent in Paterson, NJ is $1,659.

The price range for a studio apartment in Paterson, NJ is between $2,200 and $2,500.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Paterson, NJ is between $1,200 and $3,400.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Paterson, NJ is between $1,200 and $3,400.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Paterson, NJ is between $1,550 and $2,500.

In Paterson, 73% of the residents are renting compared to 27% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Paterson's rentals, 83% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Paterson is 48 years old, with 21% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 9 stories, of which 44% are garden-style apartment communities, 28% are mid-sized buildings, and 36% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Paterson are around 11% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 59% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 24% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.