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

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property at 96 Waldo Ave

96 Waldo Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 1219 78th St

1219 78th St

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property at 110 68th St

110 68th St

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property at 68 Bevan St

68 Bevan St

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 28 Thorne St

28 Thorne St

Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 4914 Park Ave

4914 Park Ave

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property at 218 73rd St

218 73rd St

North BergenNJ07047
property at 85 Laidlaw Ave

85 Laidlaw Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 225 St Pauls Ave

225 St Pauls Ave

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property at 270 Harrison Ave

270 Harrison Ave

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property at 270 Harrison Ave

270 Harrison Ave

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property at 500 Central Ave

500 Central Ave

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property at 318 54th St

318 54th St

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property at 6515 JFK Blvd E

6515 JFK Blvd E

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property at 17-19-19 68th St

17-19-19 68th St

GuttenbergNJ07093
property at 301 Palisade Ave

301 Palisade Ave

Union CityNJ07087
property at 8550 JFK Blvd E

8550 JFK Blvd E

North BergenNJ07047

Union City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

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$1,500146
Union Hill$4,500$1,500288
Downtown Union City$5,000$1,300272
West Hoboken$5,175$1,500334

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6412 - Golden Crest 6412 Park Avenue, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Magnolia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,730
Hudson Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Riverside Terrace1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
471 Palisade Ave, Unit Storefront or 3BR471 Palisade Ave3BR,1BA$1.80
273 Liberty Ave, Unit 1F273 Liberty Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
64 70th St, Unit 264 70th St3BR,2BA$2.31
123 75th St, Unit 3123 75th St3BR,1BA$2.15
812 Cedar Ave, Unit 2812 Cedar Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
68 Carlton Ave, Unit Floor 268 Carlton Ave3BR,1BA$2.08
32 Duer Pl, Unit 132 Duer Pl2BR,1BA$2.27
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.89
68 West Utopia1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.27
607 Bergenline Ave, Unit 2607 Bergenline Ave1BR,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.

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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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.