What's the average rent in Paterson, NJ?

Rental Market Trends in Paterson, NJ

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Paterson, NJ is $1,900 per month, which is 2% lower than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,900

-2.1%-$40 decrease month-over-month

-5.0%-$100 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

692

APARTMENTS

$2,011

HOUSES

$2,500

TOWNHOUSES

$1,789

As of September 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Paterson, NJ at $1,789 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,500 per month. Apartments average $2,011 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	$1,931
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$1,900

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Paterson, NJ is $1,718 per month, followed by $1,931 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,620
2 Bedrooms	$1,789
3 Bedrooms	$2,300
4 Bedrooms	$2,700
All	$1,789

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Paterson, NJ is $1,620 per month, followed by $1,789 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,300 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,700 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,718
2 Bedrooms	$1,931
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$1,900

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Paterson, NJ is $1,718 per month, followed by $1,931 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$3,100
All	$2,500

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Paterson, NJ is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,600 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,100 for a 4 bedroom house.