Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ from $500 (109 Rentals)
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6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ

134 43rd St

1306 Manhattan Ave, Unit BR

615 12th St

2401 Bergenline Ave

712 22nd St

301 Palisade Ave
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4614 Park Ave Apartments

3495 John F Kennedy Blvd

134 71st St

6405 Durham Ave, Unit 1G

6515 JFK Blvd E
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235 56th St

170 St Pauls Ave

Magnolia Apartments

328 62nd St

6040 JFK Blvd E

8517 4th Ave

Hudson Ridge Apartments
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6310 Broadway

400 52nd St

40 Beacon Ave

579 Liberty Ave

38 Bleecker St

6407 Granton Ave

161 Palisade Ave
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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 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Union City Studio Apartments | $3,130 | $1,600 | $6,519 | 
| Cheap Union City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,797 | $1,100 | $10,000+ | 
| Cheap Union City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,074 | $1,750 | $10,000+ | 
| Cheap Union City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,127 | $1,775 | $10,000+ | 
| Cheap Union City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,346 | $2,500 | $10,000+ | 
| Union City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 | 
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Cheapest Available Union City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Union City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Rio Vista in the Union Hill neighborhood priced from $1,538. 4614 Park Ave Apartments in the Union Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Vista | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,538 | 
| 4614 Park Ave Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 | 
| 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd | 401 | 1BR,1BA | $1,670 | 
| 113 67th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 | 
| 505 57th Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 | 
| Hudson Ridge Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 | 
| 25-27 Sherman Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $2.13 price per square foot 262 North St Model at 262 North St, Unit 2A in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd Model at 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $2,750 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the The Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 262 North St, Unit 2A | 262 North St | 3BR,2BA | $2.13 | 
| 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2 | 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.12 | 
| 6136 Jefferson St, Unit 2 | 6136 Jefferson St | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 | 
| 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 | 
| 1617 78th St, Unit 2 | 1617 78th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 | 
| 2600 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Unit 5C | 2600 John F. Kennedy Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 | 
| 1306 Manhattan Ave, Unit BR | 1306 Manhattan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 | 
| 88 Oakland Ave, Unit 2 | 88 Oakland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.09 | 
| 6405 Durham Ave, Unit 1G | 6405 Durham Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 | 
| Rio Vista | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 | 
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Union City Overview
Living in the Union City at the heart of New Jersey is an experience of a lifetime. The City is vibrant and cosmopolitan with an aspect of diversification. Its proximity to New City makes it an ultimate choice to work and live there. The Union City, in particular, is the first place that should be on your mind.
Why live in Union City, NJ?
The defining experience is owed to its population density and proximity to New York City. The crime rate is low due to even distribution of families, towns, small apartment buildings and malls within the city. Union City is a multicultural society with diversification in social amenities. There are movie theatres, an array of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Therefore, it is an exciting place for fun-loving individuals.
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Getting Around Union City, NJ
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
79 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union City is at 4614 Park Ave Apartments listed at $1,600.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union City Apartment is $1,538 at Rio Vista.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union City is starting from $1,975 at Park West.
What is the most affordable Union City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Union City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 4603 Hudson Ave and starts from $2,400.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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