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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Paterson

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  6. Building Photo - 194 Mill St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,800+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600 - $1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $1,800

    194 Mill St

    194 Mill St, Paterson, NJ 07501
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  7. Building Photo - 275 Main St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600

    275 Main St

    275 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07505
  8. Building Photo - 59 Cedar St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,700

    59 Cedar St

    59 Cedar St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800

    286 N 6th St

    286 N 6th St, Prospect Park, NJ 07508
  16. 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
  19. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    331 Straight St Unit 3

    331 Straight St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  20. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,000

    19 White St

    19 White St, Paterson, NJ 07522
  24. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,095

    42 Essex St Unit 1

    42 Essex St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  26. Building Photo - 393 Straight St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    393 Straight St Unit 3 Bedroom Apartment

    393 Straight St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  28. Building Photo - 59 Cedar St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,350

    59 Cedar St

    59 Cedar St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  32. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,500

    14 Elm St

    14 Elm St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  37. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $3,000

    67 N 4th St

    67 N 4th St, Paterson, NJ 07522

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Downtown Paterson Neighborhood in Paterson, NJ

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Paterson, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Paterson.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 38 cheap apartments available in Downtown Paterson, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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  • South Paterson 913 Sq Ft $2,499/mo

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