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  1. Building Photo - 329 Wagaraw Rd
    1 BED, 3 BATHS
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    329 Wagaraw Rd

    329 Wagaraw Rd, Hawthorne, NJ 07506
  2. Building Photo - 329 Wagaraw Rd
    1 BED, 3 BATHS
    $1,025
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,025
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,025

    329 Wagaraw Rd

    329 Wagaraw Rd, Hawthorne, NJ 07506
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    Hospital Plaza

    200 Hospital Plz, Paterson, NJ 07503
  4. Building Photo - 38 Mill St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    38 Mill St

    38 Mill St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  5. Building Photo - 163 Fair St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    163 Fair St Unit B1

    163 Fair St, Paterson, NJ 07501
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  6. Building Photo - 38 Mill St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,250

    38 Mill St

    38 Mill St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  10. Building Photo - 77 Van Riper Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,475
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,475
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,475

    77 Van Riper Ave Unit 1

    77 Van Riper Ave, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
  12. Building Photo - 76-78 Market Street Unit 1
    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

    76-78 Market Street Unit 1 Unit 1

    76-78-78 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07505
  15. Building Photo - Tudor Court
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    1 BED
    $1,595

    Tudor Court

    615-921 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07514
  16. Building Photo - 275 Main St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    275 Main St

    275 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07505
  17. Building Photo - 437 E 21st St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    437 E 21st St

    437 E 21st St, Paterson, NJ 07513
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Building Photo - 217 21st 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

    217 21st Ave Unit 1

    217 21st Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
  31. Building Photo - 762 Main St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700

    762 Main St

    762 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
  33. Building Photo - 345 Sussex St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,750

    345 Sussex St

    345 Sussex St, Paterson, NJ 07503
  34. Building Photo - 793 E 19th St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,750

    793 E 19th St Unit 1

    793 E 19th St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  37. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,795

    48 Essex St Unit 1R

    48 Essex St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  40. Building Photo - 541 Union Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    541 Union Ave Unit 2

    541 Union Ave, Paterson, NJ 07522
  41. Building Photo - 25 Oak St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    25 Oak St Unit BS

    25 Oak St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  42. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800

    286 N 6th St

    286 N 6th St, Prospect Park, NJ 07508
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Paterson, NJ Apartments for Rent

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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Paterson P-Tech

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