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  3. Building Photo - 474 E 18th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,350

    474 E 18th St Unit Ground

    474 E 18th St, Paterson, NJ 07514
  5. Building Photo - 46 E Main St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    46 E Main St

    46 E Main St, Paterson, NJ 07522
  7. Building Photo - 76-78 Market Street Unit 2
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    76-78 Market Street Unit 2 Unit 2

    76-78-78 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07505
  14. Building Photo - 264 Union Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    264 Union Ave Unit Ground Floor

    264 Union Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502
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  22. Building Photo - 58 Arlington Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    58 Arlington Ave Unit Basement

    58 Arlington Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502
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  30. Building Photo - 102 N 3rd St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    102 N 3rd St Unit 2A

    102 N 3rd St, Paterson, NJ 07522
  31. Building Photo - 58 Westervelt Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    58 Westervelt Ave

    58 Westervelt Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506
  32. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    58 Westervelt Ave

    58 Westervelt Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506
  34. Building Photo - 762 Main St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700

    762 Main St

    762 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
  40. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,750

    37 12th Ave

    37 12th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
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Paterson earned its nickname Silk City during the late 1800s when silk production drove the local economy, and today it stands as Passaic County's largest city. Just 15 miles from New York City, this former mill town has transformed into a key part of the New York–New Jersey metro area. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Paterson, you'll discover everything from historic brownstones to modern apartment communities, with one-bedroom units averaging around $1,437 and two-bedroom units averaging $1,932.

Renting in Paterson gives budget-minded renters an affordable option compared to neighboring metro areas while keeping Manhattan within easy reach through major highways and public transportation. The Great Falls Historic District serves as the city's centerpiece, where the Great Falls of the Passaic River—now a National Historical Park—tells the story of Paterson's industrial past. South Paterson brings Mediterranean and South American flavors to Main Street and Market Street through its diverse markets and cafes, while the Eastside Park Historic District preserves beautiful architecture around a sprawling 66-acre park. Downtown Paterson blends historic Beaux-Arts buildings with newer developments. The Paterson Farmers Market runs all year long, and Garden State Plaza sits just a quick drive away for those major shopping trips.

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International High School

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694 Students
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Rosa Parks Arts High School

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252 Students
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Paterson P-Tech

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