Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ from $700 (89 Rentals)

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Schaefer Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Schaefer Gardens

35 Sumner AveUnion, NJ 07083
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130 Mill Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

130 Mill Rd

130 Mill RdIrvington, NJ 07111
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904 2nd Ave

ElizabethNJ07201
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47 Watson Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

47 Watson Ave

47 Watson AveElizabeth, NJ 07202
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999 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave

999 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Stuyvesant Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stuyvesant Gardens

378-404 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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1278-1280 Clinton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1278-1280 Clinton Ave

1278-1280 Clinton 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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129 Chancellor Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

129 Chancellor Ave

129 Chancellor AveNewark, NJ 07112
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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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103 Chancellor
Studio Apartments

103 Chancellor

103 Chancellor AveNewark, NJ 07112
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Amsterdam Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Amsterdam Gardens

309 Amsterdam AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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356 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

356 Stuyvesant Ave

356 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Union, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Union, NJ area range in price from $700 to $8,295 with an overall median price of $4,569. The three Union neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Orchard Park at $700, Westminster at $1,250, and Downtown Union at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Union Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Orchard Park$3,180$700177
Westminster$3,400$1,25080
Downtown Union$4,400$70094
Livingston$4,400$800229
Union Center Gateway East$4,400$70091
Elizabeth River$4,577$1,28570
Union Center Four Corners$4,759$700177
Battle Hill$5,585$1,73575
Connecticut Farms$6,420$1,385150

Cheapest Available Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union, NJ is a Studio unit found at Sheridan Gardens in the Westminster neighborhood priced from $1,250. Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
130 Mill Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union area is the $0.27 price per square foot 408 Niles St Model at 408 Niles St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Peterstown neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Union apartment is the 10 Housman Ct Model at 10 Housman Ct, Unit Floor 1 starting at $2,650 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
408 Niles St, Unit Apt 2408 Niles St3BR,2BA$0.27
10 Housman Ct, Unit Floor 110 Housman Ct3BR,1.5BA$0.98
956 William St956 William St3BR,1BA$1.18
48 Elmwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor48 Elmwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
523 Lidgerwood Ave, Unit Elmora523 Lidgerwood Ave3BR,2BA$1.71
729 Linden Ave, Unit 729 Linden #2fl729 Linden Ave3BR,2BA$1.75
465 Valley StreetAPARTMENT2BR,1BA$1.78
50 Union Ave, Unit 150 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
312 S Spring St, Unit Attic Studio312 S Spring StStudio ,1BA$1.63
53 Union Ave, Unit 40453 Union Ave1BR,1BA$1.84

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Getting Around Union, NJ

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Apartment is $1,500 at Monroe Garden.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union is starting from $1,500 at Monroe Garden.

What is the most affordable Union Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 921-923 Roosevelt St and starts from $2,495.

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