517 Walnut St, Unit second
517 Walnut St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Elizabeth, NJ from $813 (27 Rentals)
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531 Richmond St, Unit 1
531 Richmond StElizabeth, NJ 07202
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Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community
225 2nd StElizabeth, NJ 07206
233 Pine St
ElizabethNJ07206
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$1,500
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516 E Jersey St, Unit 3
516 E Jersey StElizabeth, NJ 07206
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516 E Jersey St, Unit 3
516 E Jersey StElizabeth, NJ 07206
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516 E Jersey St
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228 S 5th St, Unit 2B
228 S 5th StElizabeth, NJ 07206
208 5th St
ElizabethNJ07206
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$1,650
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445 Fern Pl, Unit Bsmt
445 Fern PlElizabeth, NJ 07202
718-724-724 Ogden St
ElizabethNJ07202
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218 3rd St, Unit 1L
218 3rd StElizabeth, NJ 07206
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$1,8002 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
216 3rd St, Unit 3B
216 3rd StElizabeth, NJ 07206
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Westminster Arms
444 Westminster AveElizabeth, NJ 07208
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Portside Commons Westport Homes
255 Third StElizabeth, NJ 07206
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112 Westfield Ave
112-118 Westfield AveElizabeth, NJ 07208
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325 Cherry St
325 Cherry StElizabeth, NJ 07208
944 Elizabeth Ave
ElizabethNJ07201
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Lidgerwood
433 Lidgerwood AveElizabeth, NJ 07202
1029 E Grand St
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70 W Grand St
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Bayway
754 Bayway CirElizabeth, NJ 07202
707 Bonnett St
ElizabethNJ07202
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Harwood Homes
135 W Jersey StElizabeth, NJ 07202
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167-169 Smith St
167-169 Smith StElizabeth, NJ 07201
557 S Broad St, Unit C2
557 S Broad St
ElizabethNJ07202
450 3rd Ave
ElizabethNJ07206
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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 | $1,875 | $1,200 | $2,084 |
| Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $1,229 | $2,619 |
| Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $1,480 | $3,747 |
| Union Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,608 | $2,000 | $3,500 |
| Union Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,754 | $2,375 | $3,999 |
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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. Lidgerwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. 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 |
| Lidgerwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Harwood Homes | $3.14/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Westminster Arms | A Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Madison at Elizabeth | 002 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| The James | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Jersey Walk | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, NJ
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $1.10 price per square foot 140 E Jersey St Model at 140 E Jersey St, Unit 1 in the in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the 716 Seaport Dr Model at 716 Seaport Dr, Unit 1 starting at $3,250 with a $2.03 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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| 140 E Jersey St, Unit 1 | 140 E Jersey St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 716 Seaport Dr, Unit 1 | 716 Seaport Dr | 3BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 280 Morris Ave, Unit 2 | 280 Morris Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 1025 Lafayette St | 1025 Lafayette St | 3BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| The Metropolitan | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| 1008 Boudinot Pl, Unit 2 | 1008 Boudinot Pl | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 445 Fern Pl, Unit Bsmt | 445 Fern Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Westminster Arms | A Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 516 E Jersey St, Unit 3 | 516 E Jersey St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Square Apartments
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.
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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.
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