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116 University Pl

116 E 19th St

The ACTWU Building

39 E 20th St

42 W 13th St

121-125 W 17th St

15 W 11th St

49-57 W 12th St

4 W 16th St
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110 W 17th St

33 E 22nd St

260 Park Ave S

113 W 15th St

61 Irving Pl

9 W Tenth St

21 W 19th St

40 E 20th St

8 W 13th St

22 W 16th St

101-103 University Pl

19-23 W 10th St

57 Irving Pl

Co-Op Building

111 W 16th St

30 W 13th St

36 W 11th St

The Ram

Folio House

29 W 15th St

94 University Pl

21 W 12th St

20 E 20th St

Vision Lofts Condo

The Oculus Condominium

547 6th Ave

3 W 13th St

22 Irving Pl

University Mews

15 E 21st St

254 Park Ave S

24 E 21st St

Forena

Coop

35 E 12th St

30 E 13th St

889 Broadway

133 W 17th St

Union Square

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Square Studio Apartments | $4,952 | $3,394 | $6,420 |
| Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,858 | $4,000 | $7,890 |
| Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $10,044 | $5,900 | $10,000+ |
| Union Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $19,790 | $8,100 | $10,000+ |
| Union Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $18,150 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Union Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Square is under $5,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union Square?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Union Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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