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6404 Park Ave

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7306 Park Ave

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32 Magnolia Ave

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267 Webster Ave

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4914 Park Ave

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341 Central Ave

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16 Cottage St

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17-19-19 68th St

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property at 318 54th St

318 54th St

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Union City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

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$1,6502383
Union Hill$4,500$1,6004211
Downtown Union City$5,023$1,3752709
West Hoboken$5,327$1,6003514

Cheapest Available Union City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 110 61st St in the Union Hill neighborhood priced from $1,550. 6412 - Golden Crest 6412 Park Avenue, LLC in the Union Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
110 61st St1 bdrm1BR,1BA$1,550
6412 - Golden Crest 6412 Park Avenue, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Magnolia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,730
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd2031BR,1BA$1,750
Hudson Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
500 Manila1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,817

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $0.29 price per square foot 1431 37th St Model at 1431 37th St, Unit 1 in the in the Union Hill neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the 471 Palisade Ave Model at 471 Palisade Ave, Unit Storefront or 3BR starting at $4,500 with a $1.80 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.
1431 37th St, Unit 11431 37th St2BR,2BA$0.29
471 Palisade Ave, Unit Storefront or 3BR471 Palisade Ave3BR,1BA$1.80
127 67th St, Unit 2ndfloor127 67th St3BR,1BA$1.92
68 Carlton Ave, Unit Floor 268 Carlton Ave3BR,1BA$2.40
The Simone2 X 22BR,2BA$2.00
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
122 72nd St, Unit 2122 72nd St2BR,1BA$2.40
1112 27th St, Unit 21112 27th St2BR,1BA$2.30
157 Congress St, Unit 1R157 Congress St1BR,1BA$2.25
516 Paterson Plank Rd, Unit 2R516 Paterson Plank Rd1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union City

What type of rentals are currently available in Union City?

There are currently 4861 Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $27,120. There are also 374 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union City ranging from $1,650 to $16,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Union City ranges from $1,650 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,619.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Union City range from $2,080 to $25,291, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $11,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,199.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.