
Cheap Homes for Rent in Union City, NJ from $800 (93 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in Union City.


227-229-229 Cambridge Ave

700 1st St

96 Waldo Ave

1219 78th St

310 70th St

209-211-211 48th St

110 68th St

214 64th St

68 Bevan St
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504 Central Ave

40 Lincoln St

28 Thorne St

8610 John F. Kennedy Blvd

8610 John F. Kennedy Blvd

4914 Park Ave

269 Liberty Ave

218 73rd St

85 Laidlaw Ave

535 Newark Ave
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225 St Pauls Ave

270 Harrison Ave

270 Harrison Ave

318 28th St

225 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 6B

426 78th St

201 St Pauls Ave

210 Bergenline Ave

500 Central Ave

318 54th St

7812 Hudson Ave

201 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 17C

6515 JFK Blvd E

198 Griffith St

3315 Pleasant Ave

431 Monmouth St

4315 Newkirk Ave

7603 1st Ave

17-19-19 68th St

245 Liberty Ave

524-526 4th St

1259 Paterson Plank Rd

500 Central Ave

10 Huron Ave, Unit 10B

301 Palisade Ave

112 Irving St

148 Carlton Ave

314 Paterson Plank Rd

7508 Kiesel Terrace

8550 JFK Blvd E
Union City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Union City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Union City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,562 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
Union City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,305 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Union City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,508 | $2,800 | $8,495 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ
Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Views at Hudson Pointe | $3,649 | $1,500 | 146 |
Union Hill | $4,500 | $1,500 | 288 |
Downtown Union City | $5,000 | $1,300 | 272 |
West Hoboken | $5,175 | $1,500 | 334 |
Cheapest Available Union City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Union City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 6412 - Golden Crest 6412 Park Avenue, LLC in the Union Hill neighborhood priced from $1,600. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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6412 - Golden Crest 6412 Park Avenue, LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Magnolia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,730 |
Hudson Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Riverside Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $1.80 price per square foot 471 Palisade Ave Model at 471 Palisade Ave, Unit Storefront or 3BR in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the 273 Liberty Ave Model at 273 Liberty Ave, Unit 1F starting at $2,600 with a $2.00 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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471 Palisade Ave, Unit Storefront or 3BR | 471 Palisade Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
273 Liberty Ave, Unit 1F | 273 Liberty Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
64 70th St, Unit 2 | 64 70th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.31 |
123 75th St, Unit 3 | 123 75th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.15 |
812 Cedar Ave, Unit 2 | 812 Cedar Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
68 Carlton Ave, Unit Floor 2 | 68 Carlton Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
32 Duer Pl, Unit 1 | 32 Duer Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
68 West Utopia | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
607 Bergenline Ave, Unit 2 | 607 Bergenline Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Union City
What type of rentals are currently available in Union City?
There are currently 4833 Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $47,500. There are also 478 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union City ranging from $880 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 $880 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,632.
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 $2,075 to $47,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.
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