Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ

Prices and availability in Paterson, NJ were last updated on 28 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Paterson, NJ are: Skyline Square, 31-33 Essex St, Skyline Plaza, 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 $2,900.

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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Paterson are about 48 years old, on average. Of these, 21% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 9 stories. About 44% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 28% are mid-rises, and 36% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in Paterson come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 11% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 59% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 24% of all rentals in Paterson. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.