Average Rent in Passaic, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Passaic, NJ Rents

Passaic rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $3,025 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,188, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $225 (13.43%) year-over-year from $1,675 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $114 (-6.12%) year-over-year from $1,864 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $378 (-14.94%) year-over-year from $2,528 to $2,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (5.41%) year-over-year from $2,467 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (3.71%) year-over-year from $2,917 to $3,025. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 11.22% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.36% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,900	$1,675 (13.43%)	$2,440 (-22.13%)
1 BR	$38.67	$1,750	$1,864 (-6.12%)	$1,457 (20.14%)
2 BR	$28.50	$2,150	$2,528 (-14.94%)	$2,173 (-1.07%)
3 BR	$18.75	$2,600	$2,467 (5.41%)	$2,550 (1.96%)
4+ BR	N/A	$3,025	$2,917 (3.71%)	$3,396 (-10.92%)

Historical Rents in Passaic, NJ

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Top Cities Near Passaic

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Passaic. The average rent in Passaic is currently $2,400 per month. Our records show that Paterson, NJ, with an average rent of $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Passaic, NJ is Clifton, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Passaic, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Passaic, NJ is 7.89% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.86% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Passaic, NJ are about 6.98% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.58% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Passaic, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Paterson, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,200	$2,300
Lodi, NJ	$1,700	$1,900	$2,400	$2,375
Garfield, NJ	$28,075	$1,800	$2,200	$2,425
Clifton, NJ	$1,800	$1,750	$2,400	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Passaic

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Passaic. One neighborhood in the area is Eastside. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Passaic, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Passaic, NJ is currently around $2,200 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Passaic's average rent, which is only $2,188. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Passaic, Eastside has the most affordable average rent at $2,200 per month. Whereas, at $2,200 average rent per month, Eastside is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Passaic. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Eastside, Paterson, NJ	N/A	$1,900	$2,000	$2,200

Top Counties Near Passaic

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Passaic

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Passaic, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,513.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $14,863. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Passaic, NJ is $1,844 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,388 per month. Which comes out to $32 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Passaic, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
07026, Garfield, NJ	$28,075	$1,800	$2,200	$2,425
07003, Essex County, NJ	$1,650	$1,888	$2,575	$2,600

Frequently Asked Questions - Passaic Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Passaic, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Passaic, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,188. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Passaic, NJ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Passaic, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in Passaic, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,900. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Passaic.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Passaic, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $38.67. There are a total of 18 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Passaic.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Passaic, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $28.50. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Passaic.

How have rent prices in Passaic, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Passaic, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Passaic, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Passaic, NJ is around $1,750/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.