Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Bergen Arms priced from $1,695. 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here are the most affordable Downtown Union City apartments for rent in Union City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bergen ArmsstudioStudio,1BA$1,695
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd2031BR,1BA$1,745
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,950
812 New York2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,000
The MewsS2Studio,1BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union City, NJ

As of April 14, 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 2111 Palisade Ave Model at 2111 Palisade Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,300 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Union Hill 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
2111 Palisade Ave, Unit 22111 Palisade Ave3BR,2BA$2.36
265 Columbia Ave, Unit 2265 Columbia Ave3BR,2BA$2.85
486 Central Ave, Unit 1486 Central Ave4BR,2BA$2.83
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
263 Hutton St, Unit 4R263 Hutton St3BR,1BA$2.50
157 Congress St, Unit 1R157 Congress St1BR,1BA$2.25
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd2031BR,1BA$2.49
149 Zabriskie St, Unit 3149 Zabriskie St1BR,1BA$2.54
295 Griffith St, Unit 6295 Griffith St1BR,1BA$2.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Union City

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Union City?

There are currently 1400 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $16,000. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Union City ranging from $1,200 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Union City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Union City ranges from $1,200 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,962.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Union City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Union City range from $2,450 to $11,220, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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