
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ from $800 (79 Rentals)


500 New York Ave

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4008 Kennedy Blvd, Unit 4008 Kennedy Blvd Apt #C2

6th at West Hoboken

1620 Palisade Ave

1500 Bergenline Ave

4409 Palisade Ave

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The Stella on Park

1106-1108 New York Ave
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1405-1415 Palisade Ave

1300-1304 Palisade Ave

11th at West Hoboken

718 Sip St

325 79th St

1309 6th St

Le Leo Co-Living

289 2nd St, Unit 3R

600.5 Grove St

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226 70th St, Unit B
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1107 72nd St

223 70th St

67 Court House Pl

109 67th Street

226 70th St

6101 John F. Kennedy Blvd

134 71st St

The Mayflower

321 64th St

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63 Lincoln St, Unit 104
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65 Lincoln St, Unit 104

3495 John F Kennedy Blvd

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5516 Hudson Ave, Unit 2R

114 Lake St

6311 Dewey Ave

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134 71st St, Unit 1

6219 Polk St

212 Palisade Ave

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41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor #1

3027 John F. Kennedy Blvd
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1451 52nd St, Unit 1

50 Reservoir Ave

100 Beacon Ave

53 Cooper Pl

162 Webster Ave

Quality Urban Properties

68 Magnolia Ave

7700 Kennedy Blvd W.

6402 Dewey

Horizon Heights
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Union City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City Studio Apartments | $3,296 | $1,500 | $7,820 |
| Union City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,777 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Union City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,801 | $1,718 | $10,000+ |
| Union City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,149 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Union City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,146 | $2,500 | $8,495 |
| Union City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,495 | $4,495 | $4,495 |
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Union City, NJPopulation: 68,520
Ranked #529
in US Census Population by City
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Union City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union City is under $1,765.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union City?
The cheapest apartment in Union City is Mirador at Union City which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Union City costs $4,263.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union City?
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 11 regular apartments in Union City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Union City?
Cheap apartments in Union City have an average cost of $176 which is $4,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union City.
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