01Homes and apartments for rent in Passaic County, NJ
Passaic County homes for rent.
Browse homes and apartments for rent in Passaic County, New Jersey. The county's rental market spans attainable apartments in the river cities of Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton, single-family and townhome rentals in Wayne and the suburbs, and lake-area rentals in West Milford. For renters who want value and access to New York, and for owners with units to lease, Passaic County offers one of the more affordable rental markets in the region, generally below neighboring Bergen.
Rentals in Passaic County range from studios and one-bedrooms around $1,600 to $2,600 in Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton to single-family homes and larger units that run from roughly $2,500 to $4,500 a month in Wayne and the suburbs.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in Passaic County, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the river cities, the established suburbs, and the Highlands lake towns.
Passaic County is served by districts including Wayne and Passaic Valley and by William Paterson University, with St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson and NJ Transit rail and buses into New York. Use the price-range pages below to narrow your search, or call 888-327-6555 for a town-by-town update.
When renting, factor in commute, area, and lease terms, not just rent, and confirm what utilities and amenities are included. Renting in the region and near the commute you are considering is one of the best ways to learn the county before committing to a purchase.
368 Properties Available In Passaic
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1 Bed 1 Bath 2,496 SqFt$2,150Active - 1/15 15
4 Beds 2 Baths 2,016 SqFt$3,050Active - 1/15 15
4 Beds 3 Baths 1,656 SqFt$6,495Active39 Upper Lakeview Avenue, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Listed by Real Broker, LLC- Red Bank
Single Family Home
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3 Beds 2 Baths 3,920 Sqft Lot$3,850Open 8/9 12PM-3PM - 1/19 19
1 Bed 1 Bath 0.48 Acres Lot$1,950New - 1/8 8
1 Bed 1 Bath 4,791 Sqft Lot$1,800New - 1/3 3
2 Beds 1 Bath 9,147 Sqft Lot$2,600New - 1/30 30
2 Beds 1 Bath 3,920 Sqft Lot$2,400New - 1/7 7
3 Beds 1 Bath 2,178 Sqft Lot$2,200New - 1/22 22
3 Beds 2 Baths 0.48 Acres Lot$4,000New - 1/9 9
1 Bed 1 Bath 4,791 Sqft Lot$1,650New - 1/24 24
4 Beds 2.5 Baths$4,250New - 1/25 25
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,768 SqFt$3,300New - 1/13 13
3 Beds 1 Bath 3,049 Sqft Lot$2,800New - 1/14 14
1 Bed 1 Bath 750 SqFt$2,200New - 1/10 10
1 Bed 1 Bath$2,000New - 1/14 14
3 Beds 1 Bath$2,500New - 1/25 25
2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,720 SqFt$3,500New - 1/4 4
3 Beds 1 Bath 3,049 Sqft Lot$2,600New - 1/7 7
1 Bed 1 Bath$2,200New47 Main St, Little Falls Twp., NJ 07424
Listed by PREMIER PROPERTIES DAMIANO GROUP
Single Family Home
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2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,500 SqFt$3,325New - 1/11 11
3 Beds 1 Bath 2,613 Sqft Lot$2,500New - 1/6 6
3 Beds 1 Bath 2,613 Sqft Lot$2,500New - 1/12 12
3 Beds 1 Bath 3,484 Sqft Lot$2,250New
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02Explore Communities & Market
Where to rent in Passaic County.
Rental inventory in Passaic County spans city apartments, suburban houses, and lake rentals, and the right choice depends on lifestyle and budget. Value-focused renters and commuters gravitate to Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton for attainable apartments near transit, families favor single-family and townhome rentals in Wayne and the suburbs for space and schools, and lifestyle renters look to West Milford. Clifton and the cities offer the deepest, most affordable rental supply, while Wayne offers houses and townhomes for families. Compare the areas below before you choose.
Rental character varies across the county. Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton offer the most attainable apartments, often in multi-family buildings near rail and downtowns; Wayne and the suburbs offer single-family and townhome rentals with more space and schools; and West Milford offers a quieter, lake-and-forest rental option. That range gives renters everything from an affordable city apartment to a suburban house, generally at prices below the region's pricier counties.
Lease terms, broker fees, and what utilities are included vary widely between the county's city apartments and its suburban single-family and townhome rentals, so renters should compare the total monthly cost and the flexibility of the lease, not just the headline rent, before signing in Passaic County.
Renters in Passaic County benefit from treating a lease as a chance to test-drive a region before buying: choosing to rent in the city, suburb, or Highlands area they are considering lets them learn a place's commute, schools, and character firsthand, so that when they are ready to buy, often within the same affordable county, they can move with confidence, which is why so many renters describe a year in Passaic County as one of the smartest steps they took toward finding the right home at a price that works, and a genuinely low-pressure way to get to know a county whose regions vary as much as Passaic County's do.
Life, commute, and the rental case in Passaic County.
Renting in Passaic County is often the most affordable way into the region near New York. A renter in Clifton or a city can find an attainable apartment near NJ Transit rail and the highways, while a family renting a single-family home in Wayne gets space and schools, both at rents generally below neighboring Bergen and with solid access to the George Washington Bridge and the city.
For value-focused renters, relocating workers, and those testing the county before buying, renting offers flexibility and affordability. Many renters choose Passaic County specifically for lower rents than neighboring counties and its transit and highway access, then use their time here to decide whether and where to buy.
Day to day, renters in the cities enjoy walkable, transit-served neighborhoods and attainable rents, suburban renters in Wayne get houses and schools, and West Milford renters get a lake-and-forest setting. The county's deep, affordable rental market means options at nearly every price point within reach of New York.
Renters relocating to Passaic County often choose it specifically for affordability, finding lower rents than neighboring Bergen while keeping NJ Transit rail and highway access to New York, then using the lease term to explore the county's regions, city, suburb, and Highlands, before deciding whether and where to buy, making the rental market a practical on-ramp.
For owners, the Passaic County rental market can turn a home into a durable income asset: the county's deep, value-driven rental demand supports reliable tenants, and with careful screening, clear leases, and attention to maintenance, owners can generate steady income while the property potentially appreciates, drawing on the same fundamentals, value, transit, and access to New York, that anchor the county's market.
Search Passaic County homes by price.
Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Passaic County area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.
Browse Passaic County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Passaic County and across Passaic County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Passaic County open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Passaic County, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.
Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Passaic County through our Passaic County property pages: single-family homes, urban, suburban, and Highlands homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Passaic County rental and housing market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Passaic County, NJ is currently $525K, about $310 per square foot. Homes here average 45 days on market with roughly 900 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Passaic County's rental market is among the more affordable in the region, led by attainable city apartments in Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton and single-family and townhome rentals in Wayne and the suburbs.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Passaic County, single-family and larger suburban rentals in Wayne command the highest rents, while city apartments in Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton offer the more attainable options. Rental demand is steady year-round, driven by the county's density and value, with the strongest activity in late spring and summer; renters with flexibility sometimes find better terms in the fall and winter. Rental demand in Passaic County stays strong across its dense cities and its suburbs, driven by the county's value and transit access, so well-located apartments and single-family rentals tend to lease steadily and hold rents even when the for-sale market cools. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why rent in Passaic County.
- Affordable access to NYCPassaic County offers some of the region's more attainable rents with solid NJ Transit rail and highway access to New York and the George Washington Bridge.
- City and suburban optionsFrom attainable city apartments to suburban single-family and townhome rentals, the county offers rentals at nearly every price point.
- Try before you buyRenting lets relocating and value-focused renters learn the county's regions, commutes, and schools before committing to a purchase.
- Transit and highwaysRentals near NJ Transit rail and Routes 3, 46, and 23 keep the commute manageable.
- Lake-area optionWest Milford offers a quieter, lake-and-forest rental option for those wanting a rural setting.
Amenities & community overview.
A closer look at daily life, areas, and options for renters in Passaic County.
- Browse all homes for sale in Passaic County or explore the wider Passaic County market.
- Compare Passaic County neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 3, Route 46, Route 23, Route 20, Interstate 80, and the Garden State Parkway, plus the NJ Transit Main and Bergen County lines run through Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, and Hawthorne toward Hoboken and Secaucus with connections to New York, the Montclair-Boonton Line serves the Wayne area, and extensive buses reach the Port Authority in Manhattan.
- Explore the Great Falls of the Passaic River, Garret Mountain Reservation, and the Highlands lakes and forests, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Passaic County.
The Passaic County rental market gives renters an affordable foothold near New York. City renters in Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton describe walkable, transit-served neighborhoods and attainable rents; suburban renters in Wayne get a house, a yard, and schools; and West Milford renters get a lake-and-forest setting. For many, a year renting in Passaic County, generally at lower rents than neighboring counties, is how they learn which region and commute fit before they buy, or simply a practical, affordable way to live within reach of the city.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Passaic County, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs in Passaic County.
First-time buyer in Passaic County or Passaic County, NJ? The New Jersey Dream Homeownership Program from NJHMFA helps eligible buyers with affordable financing, down payment and closing-cost assistance, and homebuyer education. Special options are available for military members, public safety professionals, educators, and healthcare workers.
03Connect for Answers
Frequently asked questions.
How much does it cost to rent in Passaic County, NJ?
Rents range from about $1,600 to $2,600 for studios and one-bedrooms in Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton to roughly $2,500 to $4,500 a month for single-family homes and larger units in Wayne and the suburbs, generally below neighboring Bergen. Call 888-327-6555 for current availability.
Which Passaic County areas have the most rentals?
Clifton and the cities of Paterson and Passaic have the deepest, most affordable apartment supply, while Wayne and the suburbs offer single-family and townhome rentals.
Are Passaic County rentals affordable?
Relatively, yes. The county offers some of the region's more attainable rents, generally below neighboring Bergen, from city apartments to suburban houses.
Is renting a good way to try out Passaic County before buying?
Yes. Many renters use the rental market to learn the county's regions, commutes, and schools before deciding whether and where to buy.
Can I rent a single-family home in Passaic County?
Yes. Single-family and townhome rentals are available across Wayne and the suburbs, offering families space and schools, while the cities offer more apartments.
Are rentals near NJ Transit in Passaic County?
Yes. Rentals in Clifton, Paterson, Passaic, and Hawthorne sit near the NJ Transit Main and Bergen County lines, keeping the New York commute within reach for renters.
When is the best time to find a rental in Passaic County?
Availability peaks in late spring and summer with relocations, while renters with flexibility sometimes find better terms in the fall and winter.
Do I need a broker to rent in Passaic County?
Not always, but a broker can help you find and secure rentals and represent your interests in the lease. Call 888-327-6555 for help.
Can Four Point Realty help me find a rental in Passaic County?
Yes. We help renters find apartments, townhomes, and single-family rentals across Passaic County, from the cities to Wayne. Call 888-327-6555 to start your search.
Can Four Point Realty help me rent out my Passaic County property?
Yes. We help owners market and lease apartments, single-family homes, and multi-family units across Passaic County, including tenant screening. Call 888-327-6555 to discuss your property.
How do I find rental listings in Passaic County?
Register for a free account and set your area, price, and bedroom filters, or call 888-327-6555 and we will set up a curated rental search for you.
Should I rent or buy in Passaic County?
Renting offers flexibility and affordability, while buying builds equity. Given the county's attainable prices, many renters transition to buying here. We can help you weigh both for your situation.
What should renters know about Passaic County's regions?
The river cities offer attainable apartments and transit, the suburbs offer houses and schools, and the Highlands offer lakes and forest. Renting in your target region first is a good way to confirm the fit before buying.
Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.
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