# Average Rent in Paterson, NJ > How much is rent in Paterson, NJ? $3,195 median across 22 units in 5 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/ Latest included observation: November 10, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Paterson, NJ? The average listed apartment rent in Paterson, NJ is $3,331 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 22 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 8, 2026 through November 10, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 5 apartment buildings, 22 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Paterson, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/apartments/) Avg Rent $3,331/mo median $3,195 market average Cheapest $1,626/mo Mill Street Square Apartments Properties 5 tracked daily Units 22 available now [See cheapest & most expensive neighborhoods on the map](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/rent-map/) [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/trends/) [Explore Paterson, NJ on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=paterson-nj) [Paterson, NJ Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Paterson, NJ. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $2,909 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Paterson, NJ over the last 3 months. Started at $2,923, ended at $2,909. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Jul | 2,923 | | Jul | 2,923 | | Jul | 2,822 | | Aug | 2,822 | | Aug | 2,937 | | Aug | 2,905 | | Sep | 2,912 | | Sep | 2,944 | | Sep | 3,012 | | Sep | 3,218 | | Oct | 2,821 | | Oct | 2,796 | | Oct | 2,909 | [Full Paterson, NJ price history](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Paterson, NJ Rent Prices All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 3.1 (9)](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/mill-street-square-apartments-paterson-nj/): Mill Street Square Apartments 9 Mill St, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA From $1,626/mo Avg $1,998 4 units [#2 4.5 (41)](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/new-jersey-homes-and-estates-paterson-nj/): New Jersey Homes and Estates 27 Outwater Ln 1st Floor, Garfield, NJ 07026, USA From $1,850/mo as of Oct 2 Avg $1,850 2 units [#3 4.1 (21)](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/manchester-village-apartments-paterson-nj/): Manchester Village Apartments 20 Salisbury Rd Apartment A, Wayne, NJ 07470, USA From $1,960/mo as of Oct 15 Avg $2,268 2 units [#4 5 (23)](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/skyline-plaza-nj-paterson-nj/): Skyline Plaza NJ 859 -869 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA From $2,400/mo Avg $2,600 2 units [#5 5 (191)](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/skyline-square-nj-paterson-nj/): Skyline Square NJ 36 Bloomfield Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA From $2,400/mo Avg $2,600 2 units [#6 4.5 (177)](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/fair-lawn-promenade-paterson-nj/): Fair Lawn Promenade 16-31 NJ-208, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, USA From $3,195/mo Avg $4,168 12 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Mill Street Square Apartments 9 Mill St, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/mill-street-square-apartments-paterson-nj/) | $1,626 | $1,998 | $2.32/ft² | 3.1 (9) | 4 | | 2 | [New Jersey Homes and Estates 27 Outwater Ln 1st Floor, Garfield, NJ 07026, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/new-jersey-homes-and-estates-paterson-nj/) | $1,850 as of Oct 2 | $1,850 | $0.54/ft² | 4.5 (41) | 2 | | 3 | [Manchester Village Apartments 20 Salisbury Rd Apartment A, Wayne, NJ 07470, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/manchester-village-apartments-paterson-nj/) | $1,960 as of Oct 15 | $2,268 | -- | 4.1 (21) | 2 | | 4 | [Skyline Plaza NJ 859 -869 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/skyline-plaza-nj-paterson-nj/) | $2,400 | $2,600 | $3.42/ft² | 5 (23) | 2 | | 5 | [Skyline Square NJ 36 Bloomfield Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/skyline-square-nj-paterson-nj/) | $2,400 | $2,600 | $3.42/ft² | 5 (191) | 2 | | 6 | [Fair Lawn Promenade 16-31 NJ-208, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/fair-lawn-promenade-paterson-nj/) | $3,195 | $4,168 | $3.14/ft² | 4.5 (177) | 12 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/apartments/) [Mill Street Square Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/mill-street-square-apartments-paterson-nj/): ![Mill Street Square Apartments apartments in Paterson, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7588?w=600) 3.1 (9) 9 Mill St, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA From $1,626/mo 4 units [New Jersey Homes and Estates](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/new-jersey-homes-and-estates-paterson-nj/): ![New Jersey Homes and Estates apartments in Paterson, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7377?w=600) 4.5 (41) 27 Outwater Ln 1st Floor, Garfield, NJ 07026, USA From $1,850/mo prices as of Oct 2 2 units [Manchester Village Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/manchester-village-apartments-paterson-nj/): ![Manchester Village Apartments apartments in Paterson, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7378?w=600) 4.1 (21) 20 Salisbury Rd Apartment A, Wayne, NJ 07470, USA From $1,960/mo prices as of Oct 15 2 units [Skyline Plaza NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/skyline-plaza-nj-paterson-nj/): ![Skyline Plaza NJ apartments in Paterson, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7596?w=600) 5 (23) 859 -869 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA From $2,400/mo 2 units [Skyline Square NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/skyline-square-nj-paterson-nj/): ![Skyline Square NJ apartments in Paterson, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7365?w=600) 5 (191) 36 Bloomfield Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA From $2,400/mo 2 units [Fair Lawn Promenade](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/fair-lawn-promenade-paterson-nj/): ![Fair Lawn Promenade apartments in Paterson, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7368?w=600) 4.5 (177) 16-31 NJ-208, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, USA From $3,195/mo 12 units [Browse all Paterson, NJ apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/apartments/) By Area ## Paterson, NJ neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Paterson 07501 2](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/apartments/?neighborhood=Paterson%2007501)[Paterson 07503 2](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/apartments/?neighborhood=Paterson%2007503)[Garfield 07026 1](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/apartments/?neighborhood=Garfield%2007026)[Packanack Lake 1](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/apartments/?neighborhood=Packanack%20Lake)[Radburn 1](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/apartments/?neighborhood=Radburn) [Compare neighborhood rents on the Paterson, NJ rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/rent-map/) ## Paterson, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Paterson, NJ is **$3,331 per month**, based on 22 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,626 at Mill Street Square Apartments to $5,220 at Fair Lawn Promenade. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Bed | $2,589/mo | $1,626/mo | 7 | | 2 Bed | $3,466/mo | $1,871/mo | 9 | | 3 Bed | $3,995/mo | $2,325/mo | 6 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Paterson, NJ, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Paterson, NJ averages **$2,589/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$3,466/mo**. At the local median household income of **$53,766**, that works out to **74% 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 Paterson, NJ at **$1,457/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/paterson-nj/trends/) runs **129% 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 Paterson, NJ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Paterson, 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 $133,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,331/mo. Comfortable income $160,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,626/mo), you need to earn at least **$65,000/year**. Median household income in Paterson, NJ is **$53,766** , about 66% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Paterson, NJ Overall prices in Paterson, 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 Paterson, NJ's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $3,331 | | Utilities | $644 | | Groceries | $585 | | Transportation | $1,534 | | Healthcare | $748 | | Other goods and services | $1,197 | | Estimated total | $8,039/mo | Population 157,660 Median household income $53,766 Census median rent $1,457/mo Census rent burden 35.2% Median age 33.3 Mean commute 23 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. 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 We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. 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. Compare ## Nearby cities in New Jersey How Paterson, NJ rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Paterson, NJ | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Edison, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/edison-nj/) | $2,151 | -35% | -4.3% | 15 | | [New Brunswick, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/new-brunswick-nj/) | $2,368 | -29% | -3.3% | 13 | | [Bayonne, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/bayonne-nj/) | $2,957 | -11% | +0.4% | 10 | | [Hoboken, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/hoboken-nj/) | $4,802 | +44% | -2.1% | 10 | | [Jersey City, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/) | $4,166 | +25% | -0.7% | 9 | | [Newark, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/newark-nj/) | $15,016 | +351% | +74.8% | 8 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Paterson, NJ? The average listed apartment rent in Paterson, NJ is $3,331 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 22 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Paterson, NJ? The median asking rent in Paterson, NJ is $3,195 per month, computed from 22 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $3,331/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Paterson, NJ? The lowest available rent in Paterson, NJ starts at $1,626 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Paterson, NJ? 1-bedroom apartments in Paterson, NJ average $2,589/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,626/mo across 7 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Paterson, NJ? 2-bedroom apartments in Paterson, NJ average $3,466/mo. Units start from $1,871/mo across 9 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Paterson, NJ Track how apartment prices are changing over time. 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