Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ from $500 (109 Rentals)

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Palisades Apartments
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Palisades Apartments

701 Palisade AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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1500 Bergenline Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1500 Bergenline Ave

1500 Bergenline AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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4409 Palisade Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4409 Palisade Ave

4409 Palisade AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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2600 Summit Ave
Studio Apartments

2600 Summit Ave

2600 Summit AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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309-315 11th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

309-315 11th St

309-315 11th StUnion City, NJ 07087
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Union City Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Union City Apartments

2102 Kennedy BlvdUnion City, NJ 07087
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The Stella on Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stella on Park

108 34th StUnion City, NJ 07087
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1405-1415 Palisade Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1405-1415 Palisade Ave

1405-1415 Palisade AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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4809-4813 Broadway
3 Bedroom Apartments

4809-4813 Broadway

4809-4813 BroadwayUnion City, NJ 07087
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380 Mountain Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

380 Mountain Rd

380 Mountain RdUnion City, NJ 07087
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6 Liberty Pl
$1,5443 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

6 Liberty Pl

Weehawken, NJ 07086
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581 60th St
$1,8001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

581 60th St

West New York, NJ 07093
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516 Paterson Plank Rd
$1,8501 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

516 Paterson Plank Rd

Jersey City, NJ 07307
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Union City, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 02/22/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Views at Hudson Pointe$3,899$1,4752739
Downtown Union City$4,750$8993857
Union Hill$5,231$1,5005551
West Hoboken$5,268$8994802

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
110 61st St1 bdrm1BR,1BA$1,550
6412 - Golden Crest 6412 Park Avenue, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Magnolia ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6311 Polk St, Unit 16311 Polk St3BR,3BA$1.93
714 Columbia Ave, Unit 3 bed apartments714 Columbia Ave3BR,1BA$1.36
5400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 25400 John F Kennedy Blvd3BR,2BA$1.71
Solo at Hudson82BR,2BA$1.91
1713 47th St1713 47th St4BR,1BA$2.23
309 OM 309-311 6th Street LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
381 Baldwin Ave, Unit 2381 Baldwin Ave3BR,1BA$2.15
812 New York2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
54 Poplar St, Unit 154 Poplar St1BR,1BA$2.24
157 Congress St, Unit 1R157 Congress St1BR,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

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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