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  18. Building Photo - 14-16 N 10th Street Unit 2
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    14-16 N 10th Street Unit 2

    14-16 N 10th St, Paterson, NJ 07522
  19. 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
  40. Building Photo - 172 N Main St
    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
  41. Building Photo - 144 Lawrence St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,999
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,999
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,999

    144 Lawrence St

    144 Lawrence St, Paterson, NJ 07501
  42. 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

    76-78-78 Market St Unit 5

    76-78-78 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07505
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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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Grades 9-12
650 Students
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Rosa Parks Arts High School

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Grades 9-12
258 Students
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Paterson P-Tech

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Grades 9-12
193 Students

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