
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ from $1,000 (28 Rentals)
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510 Monastery Pl

6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ
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295 Griffith St, Unit 6

149 Zabriskie St, Unit 3

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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 | $3,761 | $1,950 | $9,264 |
Downtown Union City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,121 | $1,500 | $9,411 |
Downtown Union City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,872 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Union City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,541 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Union City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,920 | $2,500 | $4,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 28 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 2 Beds unit found at 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ priced from $2,050. The Mews has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. 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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6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,050 |
The Mews | S3 | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Bergen Arms | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union City, NJ
As of April 26, 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 |
486 Central Ave, Unit 1 | 486 Central Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.83 |
1703 Central Ave, Unit 3 | 1703 Central Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.05 |
420 2nd St, Unit 1 | 420 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Bergen Arms | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
608 Liberty Ave, Unit 2nd fl | 608 Liberty Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
149 Zabriskie St, Unit 3 | 149 Zabriskie St | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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 The Mews listed at $2,225.
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 Bergen Arms.
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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