What is the average apartment size in Paterson?

The average size for a Paterson, NJ apartment is 677 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Paterson?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Paterson is $1,741 per month, a 2.69% increase from last years average of $1,696.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Paterson?

In Paterson, studios rent for $1,564 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,546 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,037 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,240 per month

What is the average apartment size in Paterson?

The typical apartment in Paterson offers about 677 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Paterson?

Studio apartments in Paterson average 382 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 623 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 774 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 800 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Paterson?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Paterson include Totowa ($1,396/month), Eastside Paterson ($1,935/month), and Paterson Lakeview ($1,966/month), all below the citywide average of $1,741.

Paterson, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Paterson?

The typical rent budget in Paterson ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Paterson?

In Paterson, 74% of households rent while 26% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Paterson is $1,741, a 2.69% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,696.

Studio Apartments at $1,564 offer the most budget-friendly option with 382 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 623 square feet for $1,546, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,037 offer 774 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (800 sq ft) for $2,240, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Paterson, NJ

Last updated: April 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,741	677 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,564	382 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,546	623 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,037	774 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,240	800 sq. ft.

Paterson, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Paterson, NJ have increased by 2.69% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,696 to $1,741.

What's the typical rent budget in Paterson, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Paterson, NJ (46%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Paterson, NJ?

36,661 or 74% of the households in Paterson, NJ are renter-occupied while 13,027 or 26% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Paterson?

Totowa $1,396/month

Eastside Paterson $1,935/month

Paterson Lakeview $1,966/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,741/month.

Average Rent in Paterson, NJ By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
South Paterson	$2,492
Riverside	$2,084
Paterson Lakeview	$1,966
Eastside Paterson	$1,935
Totowa	$1,396

Paterson | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Eastside Paterson is 2% lower than in Paterson Lakeview

$1,935

Eastside Paterson rent is 11% higher than Paterson average

Average Rent $1,935

$1,966

Paterson Lakeview rent is 13% higher than Paterson average

Average Rent $1,966

How Paterson Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Paterson	$1,741
Jersey City	$3,715
Jersey Shore	$2,158
Newark	$1,727
Elizabeth	$1,876
East Orange	$1,893
Bayonne	$2,570
Hoboken	$4,493
Camden	$1,440
Summit	$2,938
Trenton	$1,511
Hackensack, NJ	$2,590
Passaic, NJ	$1,878
Clifton, NJ	$2,249
Garfield, NJ	$2,237

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Paterson apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.