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property at 96 Waldo Ave

96 Waldo Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 28 Thorne St

28 Thorne St

Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 4914 Park Ave

4914 Park Ave

WeehawkenNJ07086
property at 85 Laidlaw Ave

85 Laidlaw Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 140 Carlton Ave

140 Carlton Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 270 Harrison Ave

270 Harrison Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 218 73rd St

218 73rd St

North BergenNJ07047
property at 500 Central Ave

500 Central Ave

Union CityNJ07087
property at 242 South St

242 South St

Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 39 Zabriskie St

39 Zabriskie St

Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 6515 JFK Blvd E

6515 JFK Blvd E

West New YorkNJ07093
property at 32 Magnolia Ave

32 Magnolia Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 301 Palisade Ave

301 Palisade Ave

Union CityNJ07087
property at 4914 Park Ave

4914 Park Ave

WeehawkenNJ07086
property at 541 42nd St

541 42nd St

Union CityNJ07087
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Union City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/21/2025

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$3,649$1,795144
Union Hill$4,500$1,350300
Downtown Union City$4,912$1,350280
West Hoboken$5,100$1,350346

Cheapest Available Union City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd in the The Heights neighborhood priced from $1,500. Magnolia Apartments in the Journal Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd0041BR,1BA$1,500
Magnolia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,730
Hudson Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
25 Senate PlaceStudio + Alcove1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $1.82 price per square foot 127 67th St Model at 127 67th St, Unit 2ndfloor in the in the Vista Pointe at Imperial Walk neighborhood starting from $2,725. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the 68 Carlton Ave Model at 68 Carlton Ave, Unit Floor 2 starting at $2,600 with a $2.08 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.
127 67th St, Unit 2ndfloor127 67th St3BR,1BA$1.82
68 Carlton Ave, Unit Floor 268 Carlton Ave3BR,1BA$2.08
1703 Central Ave, Unit 31703 Central Ave3BR,1BA$2.05
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.89
Bergen ArmsOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.38
26 47TH St, Unit 226 47TH St2BR,1BA$2.45
271 Ogden Ave, Unit 3271 Ogden Ave2BR,1BA$2.40
263 Hutton St, Unit 4R263 Hutton St3BR,1BA$2.50
Riverside Terrace2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.44
75 Grace St, Unit 1R75 Grace St2BR,1BA$2.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union City

What type of rentals are currently available in Union City?

There are currently 4840 Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $57,500. There are also 477 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union City ranging from $1,200 to $20,000.

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 $1,200 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,037.

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 $1,950 to $57,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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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.