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

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Palisades Apartments
Studio Apartments

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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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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Troy Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Troy Towers

380 Mountain RdUnion City, NJ 07087
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812 New York
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

812 New York

812 New YorkUnion City, NJ 07087
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Quality Urban Properties
1 Bedroom Apartments

Quality Urban Properties

3695 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07307
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Summit Flats
Studio Apartments

Summit Flats

1103 Summit AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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3656 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3656 John F Kennedy Blvd

3656 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07307
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3603 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3603 John F Kennedy Blvd

3603 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07307
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1627 Jf Kennedy Blvd W
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1627 Jf Kennedy Blvd W

1627 Jf Kennedy Blvd WNorth Bergen, NJ 07047
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650 Palisade Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 Palisade Ave

650 Palisade AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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Park Avenue Palisades
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Avenue Palisades

3604-3608 Park AveWeehawken, NJ 07086
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Downtown Union City, Union City, NJ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,050
The MewsS3Studio,1BA$2,195
Bergen ArmsOne Bedroom Large1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1020 Hudson St, Unit A51020 Hudson St2BR,1BA$2.64
265 Columbia Ave, Unit 2265 Columbia Ave3BR,2BA$2.69
486 Central Ave, Unit 1486 Central Ave4BR,2BA$2.83
1703 Central Ave, Unit 31703 Central Ave3BR,1BA$2.05
420 2nd St, Unit 1420 2nd St2BR,1BA$2.55
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.89
Bergen ArmsOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.38
608 Liberty Ave, Unit 2nd fl608 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$2.56
149 Zabriskie St, Unit 3149 Zabriskie St1BR,1BA$2.54
295 Griffith St, Unit 6295 Griffith St1BR,1BA$2.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Union City, Union City, NJ

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Union City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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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