Paterson, NJ rental market

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Last updated September 25, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Paterson, NJ is $1,950.

Average rent

$1,950

Month-over-month change

-$50

Year-over-year change

-$149

Available rentals

417

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,000 to $4,700.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9001
$1,0001
$1,1001
$1,2002
$1,3008
$1,40027
$1,50039
$1,60078
$1,70066
$1,80058
$1,90049
$2,00031
$2,10047
$2,20045
$2,30035
$2,40041
$2,50028
$2,60027
$2,70015
$2,8006
$2,90012
$3,0006
$3,1002
$3,2003
$3,3003
$3,4001
$3,5001
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,8001
$4,6001
$4,700+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $149 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,000$2,150
Feb$2,000$2,090
Mar$2,200$2,100
Apr$2,200$2,000
May$2,110$2,100
Jun$2,200$2,181
Jul$2,250$2,100
Aug$2,200$2,100
Sep$2,100$1,995
Oct$2,036No data
Nov$2,100No data
Dec$2,050No data

Market temperature

The Paterson, NJ rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Paterson, NJ is 5% lower than the national average.

Paterson, NJvs.

$1,950

$2,050

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Paterson, NJ?

The average rent in Paterson, NJ is $1,950.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Paterson, NJ?

Houses in Paterson, NJ rent between $1,000 - $4,700 with an average rent of $1,950.

3. How has the rent in Paterson, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Paterson, NJ decreased by $149

4. How much has the rent in Paterson, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Paterson, NJ decreased by $50

5. How many available rentals are there in Paterson, NJ?

There are currently 417 rentals available in Paterson, NJ.

6. How do rent prices in Paterson, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in Paterson, NJ is $1,950 — 4.88% lower the national average of $2,050.