Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ from $500 (113 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
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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222 Willow Ave, Unit 4A
$1,550
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$1,550
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$1,550
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

222 Willow Ave, Unit 4A

222 Willow AveHoboken, NJ 07030
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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 121 67th St

$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 67th St

West New YorkNJ07093
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39 Paterson St, Unit Apt 4
$1,750
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$1,750
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

39 Paterson St, Unit Apt 4

39 Paterson StJersey City, NJ 07307
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property at 17 Hancock Ave

$1,800 - $2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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17 Hancock Ave

Jersey CityNJ07307
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5410 Adams St, Unit Ground
$1,850
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$1,850
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

5410 Adams St, Unit Ground

5410 Adams StWest New York, NJ 07093
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Union City, NJ area range in price from $800 to $17,007 with an overall median price of $4,266. 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$3,400$1,150132
Union Hill$3,625$1,700266
Downtown Union City$4,960$800205
West Hoboken$5,082$800198

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. 144 Bowers Street in the The Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. 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
144 Bowers Street144 Bowers Street - 08Studio,1BA$1,595
165 Hopkins Ave165 Hopkins Ave - 12Studio,1BA$1,595
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd071BR,1BA$1,700
109 67th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,850
6th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $1.44 price per square foot 1157 67th St Model at 1157 67th St, Unit 2 in the in the Vista Pointe at Imperial Walk neighborhood starting from $3,600. 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.
1157 67th St, Unit 21157 67th St3BR,2BA$1.44
3309 LibertyTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
667 Liberty Ave, Unit # 1667 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
23 Sherman Pl, Unit 223 Sherman Pl3BR,1BA$1.83
477 Liberty Ave, Unit 2477 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.92
6th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.75
20 63rd St20 63rd Apt 52BR,1BA$2.25
134 71st St, Unit 1134 71st St1BR,1BA$1.70
245 Liberty Ave, Unit 2R245 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.99
41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor Unit #141 Leonard St1BR,1BA$2.11

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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 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 $1,900.

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 $4,266.

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 8 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 $131 which is $4,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union City.

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