Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ from $800 (144 Rentals)

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Palisades Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades Apartments

701 Palisade AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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1500 Bergenline Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1500 Bergenline Ave

1500 Bergenline AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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4409 Palisade Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4409 Palisade Ave

4409 Palisade AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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2600 Summit Ave
Studio Apartments

2600 Summit Ave

2600 Summit AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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Union City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union City Apartments

2102 Kennedy BlvdUnion City, NJ 07087
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The Stella on Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stella on Park

108 34th StUnion City, NJ 07087
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1405-1415 Palisade Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1405-1415 Palisade Ave

1405-1415 Palisade AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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4809-4813 Broadway
3 Bedroom Apartments

4809-4813 Broadway

4809-4813 BroadwayUnion City, NJ 07087
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718 Sip St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

718 Sip St

718 Sip StUnion City, NJ 07087
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Troy Towers
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Troy Towers

380 Mountain RdUnion City, NJ 07087
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4603 Hudson Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4603 Hudson Ave

4601-4603 Hudson AveUnion City, NJ 07087
property at 325 79th St
$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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325 79th St

North BergenNJ07047

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property at 6109 Jackson St
$1,395 - $1,650
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6109 Jackson St

West New YorkNJ07093
property at 35-39-39 Fulton St
$1,675
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35-39-39 Fulton St

WeehawkenNJ07086
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149 Zabriskie St
$1,695 - $1,825

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Base Rent$1,695 - $1,825

Total Monthly Price$1,695 - $1,825
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149 Zabriskie St

149 Zabriskie StJersey City, NJ 07307
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$1,695 - $1,825
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149 Zabriskie St

Jersey CityNJ07307

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property at 1107 72nd St
$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1107 72nd St

North BergenNJ07047
property at 5213 JFK Blvd E
$1,700 - $4,700
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5213 JFK Blvd E

West New YorkNJ07093
property at 81 70th St
$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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81 70th St

GuttenbergNJ07093
property at 6040 JFK Blvd E
$1,800 - $2,850
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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6040 JFK Blvd E

West New YorkNJ07093

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Union City, NJ area range in price from $800 to $25,000 with an overall median price of $3,591. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Union City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Views at Hudson Pointe$2,800$1,150176
Union Hill$3,276$1,675278
Downtown Union City$4,085$800232
West Hoboken$4,119$800212

Cheapest Available Union City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Mirador at Union City in the The Heights neighborhood priced from $800. 214 68th St in the Vista Pointe at Imperial Walk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mirador at Union City1 BR1BR,1BA$800
214 68th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Garden View Apartments3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,460
620 - OM-620 8th Street LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
7112 Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
509 - Golden Crest 509 47th Street, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
11th at West Hoboken1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
525 - Golden Crest 525 60th Street, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $1.52 price per square foot 1456 44th St Model at 1456 44th St, Unit 1456 44th St in the in the Union Hill neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 3309 Liberty starting at $2,950 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Union Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1456 44th St, Unit 1456 44th St1456 44th St3BR,1BA$1.52
3309 LibertyTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
667 Liberty Ave, Unit # 1667 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
477 Liberty Ave, Unit 2477 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
6th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.75
200 Bowers St, Unit 3200 Bowers St1BR,1BA$2.15
728 Golden Ave, Unit 1728 Golden Ave1BR,1BA$2.10
6709 Meadowview Ave, Unit 16709 Meadowview Ave2BR,1BA$2.16
7112 Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.27
Garden View Apartments3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09

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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.

Union City, NJ
Population: 68,520

Ranked #529

in US Census Population by City

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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 Magnolia Apartments listed at $1,961.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union City Apartment is $800 at Mirador at Union City.

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 $1,850 at 449 Pavonia Ave.

What is the most affordable Union City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Union City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Magnolia Apartments and starts from $3,565.

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