
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ from $500 (109 Rentals)
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513 9th St, Unit 1st floor front

1301 9th Street, Unit Back Room w Den

6215 Jackson St, Unit Parking Included

Excel on the Hudson

5512 Madison St, Unit 6

41 Leonard St, Unit 11

Magnolia Apartments

3495 John F Kennedy Blvd

14 Sherman Ave, Unit 4 Second floor

14 Sherman Ave, Unit 4

Hudson Ridge Apartments

811 Columbia Ave, Unit 3

157 Congress St, Unit 1R

442 Baldwin Ave, Unit 1

422 Liberty Ave, Unit 2L

Riverside Terrace
Union City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Union City Studio Apartments | $3,435 | $1,650 | $9,885 |
Cheap Union City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,896 | $899 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Union City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,082 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Union City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,489 | $1,544 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Union City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,525 | $3,300 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ
Pricing Updated: 02/22/2025Current apartment rentals in the Union City, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Union City Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Views at Hudson Pointe | $3,899 | $1,475 | 2739 |
Downtown Union City | $4,750 | $899 | 3857 |
Union Hill | $5,231 | $1,500 | 5551 |
West Hoboken | $5,268 | $899 | 4802 |
Cheapest Available Union City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Union City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC in the Maxwell Place on the Hudson neighborhood priced from $1,500. 110 61st St in the Union Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
110 61st St | 1 bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
6412 - Golden Crest 6412 Park Avenue, LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Magnolia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,730 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ
As of February 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $1.93 price per square foot 6311 Polk St Model at 6311 Polk St, Unit 1 in the in the Vista Pointe at Imperial Walk neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the 714 Columbia Ave Model at 714 Columbia Ave, Unit 3 bed apartments starting at $2,450 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the The Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6311 Polk St, Unit 1 | 6311 Polk St | 3BR,3BA | $1.93 |
714 Columbia Ave, Unit 3 bed apartments | 714 Columbia Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
5400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2 | 5400 John F Kennedy Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Solo at Hudson | 8 | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
1713 47th St | 1713 47th St | 4BR,1BA | $2.23 |
309 OM 309-311 6th Street LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
381 Baldwin Ave, Unit 2 | 381 Baldwin Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.15 |
812 New York | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
54 Poplar St, Unit 1 | 54 Poplar St | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
157 Congress St, Unit 1R | 157 Congress St | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Union City Overview
Living in the Union City at the heart of New Jersey is an experience of a lifetime. The City is vibrant and cosmopolitan with an aspect of diversification. Its proximity to New City makes it an ultimate choice to work and live there. The Union City, in particular, is the first place that should be on your mind.
Why live in Union City, NJ?
The defining experience is owed to its population density and proximity to New York City. The crime rate is low due to even distribution of families, towns, small apartment buildings and malls within the city. Union City is a multicultural society with diversification in social amenities. There are movie theatres, an array of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Therefore, it is an exciting place for fun-loving individuals.
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Getting Around Union City, NJ
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
79 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union City is at Magnolia Apartments listed at $1,730.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union City Apartment is $1,500 at 1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union City is starting from $1,950 at 309 OM 309-311 6th Street LLC.
What is the most affordable Union City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Union City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,544.
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