Cheap Homes for Rent in Union County, NJ from $1,100 (25 Rentals)

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property at 563 4th Ave

563 4th Ave

ElizabethNJ07202
property at 73 Florida St

73 Florida St

ElizabethNJ07206
property at 653 4th Ave

653 4th Ave

ElizabethNJ07202
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5-7 Broad St

ElizabethNJ07201

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,229
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Monroe Garden1 BR1BR,1BA$1,500
Westminster Towers ApartmentsStudio | RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,550
Edgar GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $2.00 price per square foot $2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Lamberts Mill Village in the in the Potters neighborhood starting from $3,080. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the 516 S Park St Model at 516 S Park St, Unit 2 starting at $2,700 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Elizabeth Port 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.
Lamberts Mill Village$2.80/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.00
516 S Park St, Unit 2516 S Park St3BR,2BA$1.80
303 Amity St, Unit amity 1303 Amity St3BR,1BA$1.80
Spring Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-Townhouse-One Bath2BR,1BA$1.98
The Madison at Elizabeth006 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.06
2417 Grier Ave, Unit 1st Floor2417 Grier Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
Austin Realty Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.04
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.94
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR,1BA$1.95
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Union County

What type of rentals are currently available in Union County?

There are currently 1727 Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,017 to $11,361. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $1,150 to $6,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Union County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Union County ranges from $1,150 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,612.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Union County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Union County range from $1,397 to $8,295, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,897.

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