Average Rent in Passaic, NJ
4 apartment buildings, 9 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,111/mo
Cheapest
$2,205/mo
Properties
4
Units
9
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Passaic, NJ.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Passaic, NJ Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
140 Prospect
140 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
Rutherford Station Apartments
201 Railroad Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
Lexington Gardens Apartments
262 Harrison St, Passaic, NJ 07055, USA
The Ivanhoe
130 Overlook Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 140 Prospect 140 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA | $2,205 | $2,864 | $2.14 | 3.8 (49) | 4 |
| 2 | Rutherford Station Apartments 201 Railroad Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA | $2,718 | $3,310 | $3.61 | 4.4 (52) | 5 |
| 3 | Lexington Gardens Apartments 262 Harrison St, Passaic, NJ 07055, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.5 (39) | 0 |
| 4 | The Ivanhoe 130 Overlook Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.7 (47) | 0 |
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140 Prospect
3.8 (49)140 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
Rutherford Station Apartments
4.4 (52)201 Railroad Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
Lexington Gardens Apartments
4.5 (39)262 Harrison St, Passaic, NJ 07055, USA
The Ivanhoe
3.7 (47)130 Overlook Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
Passaic, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Passaic, NJ is $3,111 per month, based on 9 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,205 at 140 Prospect to $2,718 at Rutherford Station Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,659/mo | $2,205/mo | 5 |
| 2 Bed | $3,760/mo | $3,015/mo | 3 |
| 3 Bed | $3,430/mo | $3,430/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Passaic, NJ, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Passaic, NJ averages $2,659/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,760/mo. At the local median household income of $56,780, that works out to 66% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Passaic, NJ at $1,392/mo. The current tracked market average runs 123% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Passaic, NJ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Passaic, NJ?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$124,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,111/mo.
Comfortable income
$149,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,205/mo), you need to earn at least $88,000/year.
Median household income in Passaic, NJ is $56,780 , about 62% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Passaic, NJ
Overall prices in Passaic, NJ runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Passaic, NJ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,111 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $7,819/mo |
Population
69,651
Median household income
$56,780
Census median rent
$1,392/mo
Rent as % of income
33.5%
Median age
30.9
Mean commute
26 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in New Jersey
How Passaic, NJ rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Passaic, NJ | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison, NJ | $2,791 | -10% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Passaic, NJ?
The average rent in Passaic, NJ is $3,111 per month, based on 9 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Passaic, NJ?
The lowest available rent in Passaic, NJ starts at $2,205 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Passaic, NJ?
1-bedroom apartments in Passaic, NJ average $2,659/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,205/mo across 5 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Passaic, NJ?
2-bedroom apartments in Passaic, NJ average $3,760/mo. Units start from $3,015/mo across 3 units currently listed.
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