Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Elizabeth, NJ from $800 (9 Rentals)
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600 Fulton St

Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community
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Union Square, Elizabeth, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Union Square Studio Apartments | $1,817 | $1,100 | $2,148 |
Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,176 | $1,229 | $2,873 |
Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,538 | $1,104 | $4,188 |
Union Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,638 | $2,000 | $3,250 |
Union Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $2,400 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Union Square Neighborhood of Elizabeth, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Square area of Elizabeth, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community priced from $1,229. Westminster Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Union Square apartments for rent in Elizabeth, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
Westminster Arms | A Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
The James | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, NJ
As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $2.64 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Luxury Rental With Private Parking in the in the Peterstown neighborhood starting from $2,705. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the 206 Fulton St Model at 206 Fulton St, Unit 6 starting at $2,200 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Luxury Rental With Private Parking | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
206 Fulton St, Unit 6 | 206 Fulton St | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
The Madison at Elizabeth | 013 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Westminster Arms | A Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
163 Court St, Unit 2nd Floor Center Unit | 163 Court St | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
224 3rd St, Unit 6 | 224 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
439 Marshall St, Unit 2 | 439 Marshall St | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
519 Monroe Ave, Unit elmora | 519 Monroe Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
1144 E Grand St, Unit 300 | 1144 E Grand St | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Getting Around the Union Square Neighborhood in Elizabeth, NJ
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union Square is at Jersey Walk listed at $2,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment is $1,229 at Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union Square is starting from $1,480 at Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community.
What is the most affordable Union Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Union Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 921-923 Roosevelt St and starts from $2,495.
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