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  17. 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
  18. Building Photo - 97 N 4th St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    97 N 4th St Unit 2

    97 N 4th St, Paterson, NJ 07522
  19. 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

    52 Essex St Unit 4

    52 Essex St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  20. 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
  21. 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

    46 Essex St Unit 1

    46 Essex St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  22. Building Photo - 52 Essex St
    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

    52 Essex St Unit 1

    52 Essex St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  23. Building Photo - 48 Essex St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    48 Essex St Unit 3R

    48 Essex St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  24. 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

    46 Essex St Unit 3

    46 Essex St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  25. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,990
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,990
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,990

    286 Broadway Unit 2

    286 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07501
  26. 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
  33. Building Photo - 355 Elm St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    355 Elm St

    355 Elm St, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    355 Elm St

    355 Elm St, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
  39. Building Photo - 194 Mill 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

    194 Mill St Unit 1

    194 Mill St, Paterson, NJ 07501
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  40. Building Photo - 242 Union Ave
    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

    242 Union Ave

    242 Union Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502
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  41. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    149 Albion Ave

    149 Albion Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502
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  42. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,750

    171 Godwin Ave Unit 3rd Floor

    171 Godwin Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
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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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  • South Paterson 913 Sq Ft $2,499/mo

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Rosa Parks Arts High School

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