Apartments for Rent in Paterson, NJ

Prices and availability in Paterson, NJ were last updated on 16 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Paterson, NJ are: Ralson Apartments, 31-33 Essex St, Skyline Square, 59 Courtland St and Skyline Plaza.

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 $3,300.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Paterson, NJ is between $1,200 and $3,300.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Paterson, NJ is between $1,550 and $2,700.

In Paterson 73% of the housing is rented out compared to 27% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Paterson's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 83% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.

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.