What is the average apartment size in Paterson?

The average size for a Paterson, NJ apartment is 730 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Paterson?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Paterson is $1,724 per month, a 3.44% increase from last year’s average of $1,667.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Paterson?

In Paterson, studios rent for $1,495 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,535 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,043 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Paterson?

The typical apartment in Paterson offers about 730 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Paterson?

Studio apartments in Paterson average 406 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 666 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 852 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Paterson?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Paterson include Totowa ($1,320/month), Riverside ($1,872/month), and Eastside Paterson ($1,889/month), all below the citywide average of $1,724.

Paterson, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Paterson?

The typical rent budget in Paterson ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Paterson?

In Paterson, 74% of households rent while 26% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Paterson is $1,724, a 3.44% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,667.

Studio Apartments at $1,495 offer the most budget-friendly option with 406 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 666 square feet for $1,535, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,043 offer 852 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Paterson, NJ

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,724	730 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,495	406 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,535	666 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,043	852 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Paterson, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Paterson, NJ have increased by 3.44% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,667 to $1,724.

What's the typical rent budget in Paterson, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Paterson, NJ (44%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Paterson, NJ?

36,661 or 74% of the households in Paterson, NJ are renter-occupied while 13,027 or 26% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Paterson?

Totowa $1,320/month

Riverside $1,872/month

Eastside Paterson $1,889/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,724/month.

Average Rent in Paterson, NJ By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
South Paterson	$2,307
Manor	$1,962
Eastside Paterson	$1,889
Riverside	$1,872
Totowa	$1,320

Paterson | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Eastside Paterson is 4% lower than in Manor

$1,889

Eastside Paterson rent is 10% higher than Paterson average

Average Rent $1,889

$1,962

Manor rent is 14% higher than Paterson average

Average Rent $1,962

How Paterson Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Paterson	$1,724
Jersey City	$3,768
Jersey Shore	$2,148
Newark	$1,746
East Orange	$1,832
Elizabeth	$1,887
Hoboken	$4,513
Bayonne	$2,633
Camden	$1,418
Princeton	$3,143
Summit	$2,844
Hackensack, NJ	$2,620
Garfield, NJ	$2,278
Clifton, NJ	$2,175
Passaic, NJ	$1,906

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Paterson apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.