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110 W 17th St

42 W 13th St

15 W 11th St

49-57 W 12th St

100 W 18th St

The Presidio

Village House

45 5th Ave

34 E 13th St
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116 University Pl

145 5th Ave

11 W 17th St

51 Fifth Ave

Co-Op Building

111 W 16th St

57 Irving Pl

36 W 11th St

The Oculus Condominium

547 6th Ave
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3 W 13th St

30 W 13th St

22 Irving Pl

University Mews

15 E 21st St

8 W 13th St

22 W 16th St

61 Irving Pl

9 W Tenth St

21 W 19th St
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40 E 20th St

Vision Lofts Condo

20 E 20th St

94 University Pl

19-23 W 10th St

101-103 University Pl

29 W 15th St

The Ram

Folio House

21 W 12th St
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113 W 15th St

254 Park Ave S

24 E 21st St

Coop

18 W 16th St

18 E 13th St

133 W 17th St

Union Square

889 Broadway

40 W 15th 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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