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NYC suburb brimming with historic charm

Suburban • Diverse • Historic • Artistic • Accessible • Active •

Paterson is attractive to renters for many reasons, the first being its close proximity to all that New York City has to offer, from the world-class amenities to the major employers and everything in between. Paterson offers plenty of culture itself, boasting a wide range of international cuisines and shops in its walkable downtown area. Paterson’s history in the textile industry dates back to the 19th century, when the city was a dominant center for silk production, earning the nickname the “Silk City.” Today, Paterson is home to a wide variety of businesses and industries.

Among Paterson’s many unique districts is the Great Falls Historic District, which has seen tired warehouses converted into comfortable, modern apartments available for rent. The city is considered an unsung repository of American history and culture, brimming with teachable sites and old-world charm. Paterson’s Great Falls National Historical Park even served as a primary power supply during the city’s early industrial boom in the 18th century, and now provides great opportunities for hiking.

William Paterson University calls the city home, offering the local community access to cultural events like concerts, stage plays, and exhibitions throughout the year. Paterson residents enjoy perusing the community farmers market, in addition to the popular Westfield Garden State Plaza and several nearby outlet malls. Convenience to Interstate 80 and Paterson Station makes commuting and traveling from Paterson simple.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Paterson, NJ is $1,058 for a studio, $1,380 for one bedroom, $1,808 for two bedrooms, and $2,026 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Paterson has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,380/month
514 Sq Ft
House
$2,673/month
114 Sq Ft
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Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

52

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

School 28

Public

Grades PK-8

484 Students

9
out of 10

Norman S. Weir Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

262 Students

6
out of 10

School 1

Public

Grades K-5

238 Students

6
out of 10

School 5

Public

Grades K-5

785 Students

5
out of 10

School 19

Public

Grades K-4

343 Students

5
out of 10

School 28

Public

Grades PK-8

484 Students

9
out of 10

Norman S. Weir Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

262 Students

6
out of 10

Dr Hani Awadallah School

Public

Grades PK-8

564 Students

4
out of 10

School 2

Public

Grades K-8

485 Students

4
out of 10

School 8

Public

Grades K-8

454 Students

4
out of 10

International High School

Public

Grades 9-12

694 Students

3
out of 10

Paterson P-Tech

Public

Grades 9-12

202 Students

2
out of 10

John F. Kennedy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,053 Students

1
out of 10

Paterson STEAM High School

Public

Grades 9-12

295 Students

1
out of 10

Rosa Parks Arts High School

Public

Grades 9-12

252 Students

1
out of 10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Rifle Camp Park Observatory
  • Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
  • NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
  • Saddle River County Park
  • Bergen County Zoo

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

Colleges

Top Apartments in Paterson

The Landings at Riverwalk

The Landings at Riverwalk

300 Riverfront Blvd,
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

$2,311 - $4,667 | 1-2 Beds

324,339 and 431 Broadway

324,339 and 431 Broadway

324 Broadway,
Paterson, NJ 07501

$1,150 - $1,500 | Studio - 1 Bed

*New Homes* Skyline Square Lofts

*New Homes* Skyline Square Lofts

36 Bloomfield Ave,
Paterson, NJ 07503

$2,400 - $3,400 | 1-2 Beds

Fair Lawn Promenade

Fair Lawn Promenade

5 Promenade Blvd,
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

$2,950 - $5,220 | 1-3 Beds

Hedges at Hawthorne

Hedges at Hawthorne

204 Wagaraw Rd,
Hawthorne, NJ 07506

$2,199 - $3,955 | Studio - 2 Beds

141-147 Crooks Ave

141-147 Crooks Ave

141-147 Crooks Ave,
Paterson, NJ 07503

$2,450 - $2,650 | 2 Beds

Mill Street Square - 3318

Mill Street Square - 3318

9 Mill St,
Paterson, NJ 07505

$1,816 - $2,334 | 1-2 Beds

12-01 River Luxury Apartments

12-01 River Luxury Apartments

12-01 River Rd,
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

$2,600 - $3,495 | 1-2 Beds

Fair Lawn Commons

Fair Lawn Commons

1 Croucher Ln,
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

$2,675 - $3,795 | 1-3 Beds

Houses for Rent in Paterson

392 River St

392 River St,
Paterson, NJ 07524

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $1,850

264 Vernon Ave

264 Vernon Ave,
Clifton, NJ 07011

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $3,200

26 Sheridan Ave

26 Sheridan Ave,
Paterson, NJ 07502

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $2,500

99 Butler St

99 Butler St,
Paterson, NJ 07524

4 Beds | 1 Bath | $2,300

34 Watson St

34 Watson St,
Paterson, NJ 07522

3 Beds | 1 Bath | $2,200

125 W Broadway

125 W Broadway,
Paterson, NJ 07522

3 Beds | 1 Bath | $2,650

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Living in Paterson

History

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An unsung repository of American history and culture, Paterson is a city chock full of teachable sites. Among them is the Great Falls National Historic Site. Serving as a primary power source during Paterson’s early industrial boom, the Falls enjoys statuses of both historic landmark and civil engineering landmark. It is also a national park where adults and children can see many biological and geological points of interest. Adjacent to this park is the Art Factory, a multi-media complex of galleries and studios showing paintings, sculptures and photographs. Educational programs and tours are among its offerings. In addition, nearby William Paterson University sponsors concerts, stage plays and exhibitions throughout the year for serious patrons and curious children.

Restaurants

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The Port Arthur restaurant dishes up some of the best Cantonese fare in the Greater New York region. If Jamaican food tempts your palate, you can head over to Linn’s Place in the Eastside neighborhood. Reflecting the large Middle Eastern population of Paterson, the Sahara restaurant specializes in cuisine from Turkey, the Mediterranean region and North Africa. Not to be forgotten is dining at The Experience, where old soul food favorites are prepared with modern culinary methods.

Francesco’s Restaurant in Woodland Park (formerly known as West Paterson) provides lunch, dinner, and catering menus with dishes like Veal Milanese and Linguini Macrechiara. A survey of Paterson, NJ restaurants is incomplete without including the Dominican El Tropico, Banana King, and Griselda’s.

Shopping

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Food shopping is a special pleasure with the presence of the Paterson Farmers Market. Open all year for three-quarters of a century, this food court offers fresh seasonal produce grown by New Jersey farmers, as well as fresh meat and fish. The city also fields a large number of supermarkets, specialty stores and bodegas.

Most Paterson rentals are only a short ride from Northern New Jersey’s largest retail malls. The Garden State Plaza, for example, houses 300 or more stores that sell everything from jewelry to men’s suits to frozen yogurt. Closer to home is the Center City Mall in Paterson’s central business district. Just a block from City Hall, this mall is home to an eight-screen movie theater and myriad retail shops that enjoy a reduced sales tax of 3.5 percent.

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