
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,000 (210 Rentals)
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49 E 21st St

Parker Gramercy

25 E 21st St

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21 E 12th St
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41 Fifth Ave

108 Fifth Ave

594-602 Avenue of the Americas

The Bullmoose

Altair 18

31 W 11th St

34 W 17th St

7 E 13th St

37 E 12th St
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73 Fifth Ave

114 W 17th St

30 W 15th St

Butterfield House

544 Avenue of the Americas

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The MacIntyre

12 E 13th St

58-60 W 14th St

12 W 18th St
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61 Fifth Ave

Brooks Van Horne

The Greenwich

Jade

222 Park Ave S

15 W 17th St

National Arts Club Studio Building

260 Park Ave S

33 E 22nd St

12 W 17th St
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20 E 17th St

43 5th Ave

49 East 19th Street

12 E 12th St

8 Union Square South

116 E 19th St

39 E 20th St

14 W 14th St

The ACTWU Building

4 W 16th St
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Union Square, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Square Studio Apartments | $5,200 | $3,394 | $6,720 |
| Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $6,210 | $3,650 | $8,270 |
| Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $11,272 | $7,500 | $10,000+ |
| Union Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,747 | $8,995 | $10,000+ |
| Union Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $19,567 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Alabama Flats LLC | Furnished 3 Bedroom Apartments Priced From: | 3BR,1BA | $8,108 |
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Best Local Schools in Union Square, New York, NY
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