
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ from $500 (67 Rentals)
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Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community

Sheridan Gardens

519 Monroe Ave, Unit elmora

1444 Concord Pl, Unit #3

Linden Arms, LLC

Stephanie Gardens

Wood Arms Apartments

Cambridge Manor

Edgar Gardens

Lexington Village

Westminster Arms

Westminster Towers Apartments

Heritage Village at Rosegate, 55+ Community
Union County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Union County Studio Apartments | $1,870 | $1,050 | $4,223 |
Union County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,017 | $8,148 |
Union County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
Union County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,590 | $1,397 | $8,295 |
Union County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,856 | $1,897 | $5,250 |
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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 Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood priced from $1,229. Sheridan Gardens in the Westminster neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
Sheridan Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Monroe Garden | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Edgar Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Westminster Towers Apartments | Studio | Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Westminster Arms | A Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Watson Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,618 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ
As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $0.36 price per square foot 123 Liberty St Model at 123 Liberty St, Unit 2 in the starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the 28 E Morris Ave Model at 28 E Morris Ave, Unit 2nd Flr starting at $2,100 with a $0.88 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Union County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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123 Liberty St, Unit 2 | 123 Liberty St | 2BR,1BA | $0.36 |
28 E Morris Ave, Unit 2nd Flr | 28 E Morris Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
45 S Union Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 45 S Union Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.80 |
729 Linden Ave, Unit 729 Linden #2fl | 729 Linden Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
516 S Park St, Unit 2 | 516 S Park St | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
303 Amity St, Unit amity 1 | 303 Amity St | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
523 Lidgerwood Ave, Unit Elmora | 523 Lidgerwood Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.93 |
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Westminster Arms | A Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Union County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union County is under $1,618.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union County?
The cheapest apartment in Union County is Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community which is listed at $1,229, while the average apartment in Union County costs $5,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Union County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Union County?
Cheap apartments in Union County have an average cost of $379 which is $4,621 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union County.
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