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  10. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,695

    48 Essex St Unit 1R

    48 Essex St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  11. Building Photo - 34 Auburn St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,718
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,718
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,718

    34 Auburn St Unit 1 bedroom

    34 Auburn St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  17. Building Photo - 18 Church St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    18 Church St Unit 2

    18 Church St, Paterson, NJ 07505
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  18. Building Photo - 172 N Main St
    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

    172 N Main St Unit 3

    172 N Main St, Paterson, NJ 07522
  22. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    143 20th Ave Unit 1

    143 20th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
  24. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    172 N Main St Unit 5

    172 N Main St, Paterson, NJ 07522
  28. Building Photo - 59 Broadway
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,000

    59 Broadway

    59 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07505
  32. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,150

    41 Cedar St

    41 Cedar St, Paterson, NJ 07501
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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 56 cheap apartments available in Downtown Paterson, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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