
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ from $1,000 (36 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Union City area of Union City.


1417 New York Ave, Unit 4

1104 Palisade Ave

1104 Palisade Ave, Unit 1M

6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ

510 Monastery Pl

607 Bergenline Ave, Unit 2

327 8th St
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295 Griffith St, Unit 6

3718 Park Ave

Hamilton Weehawken Residences: Where Luxury Meets

146 Bowers St
Downtown Union City, Union City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Union City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Union City Studio Apartments | $3,651 | $1,133 | $8,687 |
Downtown Union City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,928 | $1,300 | $8,847 |
Downtown Union City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,717 | $1,895 | $8,835 |
Downtown Union City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,996 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Union City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,549 | $2,800 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Union City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Union City area of Union City, NJ is a Studio unit found at Hamilton Weehawken Residences: Where Luxury Meets priced from $2,000. 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Union City apartments for rent in Union City, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hamilton Weehawken Residences: Where Luxury Meets | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,050 |
411 15th St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,095 |
The Mews | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union City, NJ
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Union City area is the $2.64 price per square foot 1020 Hudson St Model at 1020 Hudson St, Unit A5 in the in the Maxwell Place on the Hudson neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Downtown Union City apartment is the 265 Columbia Ave Model at 265 Columbia Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,500 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the The Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Union City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1020 Hudson St, Unit A5 | 1020 Hudson St | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
265 Columbia Ave, Unit 2 | 265 Columbia Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.69 |
489 Central Ave, Unit 1 Full first floor | 489 Central Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.31 |
476 Gregory Ave, Unit 2 | 476 Gregory Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
486 Central Ave, Unit 1 | 486 Central Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.66 |
1815 Bergenline Ave, Unit 2B | 1815 Bergenline Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.55 |
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
411 15th St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
607 Bergenline Ave, Unit 2 | 607 Bergenline Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
295 Griffith St, Unit 6 | 295 Griffith St | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Union City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Union City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Union City is at Hamilton Weehawken Residences: Where Luxury Meets listed at $2,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Union City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Union City Apartment is $2,500 at Hamilton Weehawken Residences: Where Luxury Meets.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Union City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Union City is starting from $2,050 at 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ.
What is the most affordable Downtown Union City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Union City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northvale IIIB and starts from $3,600.
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