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904 2nd Ave

ElizabethNJ07201
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999 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave

999 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Felicia Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Felicia Village

1006 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Paradise Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Gardens

240 E Westfield AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Colonial Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Village

44 Paine AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Amsterdam Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Amsterdam Gardens

309 Amsterdam AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Rainbow Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rainbow Gardens

221-224 W 1st AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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Shami Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shami Apartments

400-402 Hamilton StRahway, NJ 07065
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1100-1127 Sheridan Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1100-1127 Sheridan Ave

1100-1127 Sheridan AveElizabeth, NJ 07208
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JS Rahway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

JS Rahway Apartments

1886 Bond StRahway, NJ 07065
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300 E Westfield Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 E Westfield Ave

300 E Westfield AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Linden Court Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Court Manor

208 E Elizabeth AveLinden, NJ 07036
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Clinton House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton House

1254-1262 Clinton PlElizabeth, NJ 07208
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47 Watson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

47 Watson Ave

47 Watson AveElizabeth, NJ 07202
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343 Schley St
2 Bedroom Apartments

343 Schley St

343 Schley StNewark, NJ 07112
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Lidgerwood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lidgerwood Manor

514 Lidgerwood AveElizabeth, NJ 07202
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The Continental
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Continental

850 W Grand StElizabeth, NJ 07202
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Parker's View
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parker's View

350 Irvington AveElizabeth, NJ 07208
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Cheapest Available Union County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union County, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avion in the Westminster neighborhood priced from $245. Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,229. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AvionLuxurious One Bedroom1BR,1BA$245
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,229
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Monroe GardenOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,500
Rosehill Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,500
Edgar GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $0.88 price per square foot 28 E Morris Ave Model at 28 E Morris Ave, Unit 2nd Flr in the starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the $2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village starting at $3,080 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Potters neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
28 E Morris Ave, Unit 2nd Flr28 E Morris Ave2BR,1BA$0.88
Lamberts Mill Village$2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Spring Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-Townhouse-One Bath2BR,1BA$1.96
213 Broad St2B2BR,1BA$1.97
701 Jefferson Ave, Unit 1st floor701 Jefferson Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.04
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.00
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR,1BA$1.95
312 S Spring St, Unit Attic Studio312 S Spring StStudio ,1BA$1.63
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union County is at Sheridan Gardens listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union County Apartment is $245 at The Avion.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union County is starting from $1,480 at Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community.

What is the most affordable Union County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Union County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grove St Apartments and starts from $2,453.

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