What's the average rent in Paterson, NJ?

Rental Market Trends in Paterson, NJ

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Paterson, NJ is $1,900 per month, which is 3% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,900

-2.6%-$50 decrease month-over-month

-9.5%-$200 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

537

APARTMENTS

$2,048

HOUSES

$2,250

TOWNHOUSES

$1,718

As of August 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Paterson, NJ at $1,718 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,250 per month. Apartments average $2,048 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,718
2 Bedrooms	$1,963
3 Bedrooms	$2,273
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$1,933

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Paterson, NJ is $1,718 per month, followed by $1,963 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,273 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,454
2 Bedrooms	$1,975
3 Bedrooms	$2,250
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,975

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Paterson, NJ is $1,454 per month, followed by $1,975 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $2,250 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,718
2 Bedrooms	$1,963
3 Bedrooms	$2,272
4 Bedrooms	$2,470
All	$1,900

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Paterson, NJ is $1,718 per month, followed by $1,963 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,272 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,470 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,718
2 Bedrooms	$1,395
3 Bedrooms	$2,495
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$2,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Paterson, NJ is $1,718 per month, followed by $1,395 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,495 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom house.