
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ from $500 (109 Rentals)
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1417 New York Ave, Unit 4

900 Bergenline Ave

1811 Summit Ave

531 28th St

414 Paterson Plank Rd

134 43rd St

2803-2805-2805 Palisade Ave

526 29th St
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607 Bergenline Ave, Unit 2

208 48th St
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6101 Newkirk Ave

3495 John F Kennedy Blvd

425 Baldwin Ave
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1718 45th St

10 Sherman Pl

131 64th St

134 71st St

Magnolia Apartments

5700 Broadway
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Hudson Ridge Apartments

184 Zabriskie St

6515 JFK Blvd E

695 Summit Ave

139 Hopkins Ave

15 Irving St

64 Franklin St

170 St Pauls 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 |
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Cheap Union City Studio Apartments | $3,338 | $1,675 | $6,575 |
Cheap Union City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,867 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Union City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,211 | $1,581 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Union City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,997 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Union City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,271 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
Union City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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Union City, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ
Pricing Updated: 09/13/2025Current apartment rentals in the Union City, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Union City Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Union City | $4,809 | $1,500 | 156 |
Views at Hudson Pointe | $4,900 | $980 | 127 |
West Hoboken | $5,490 | $1,500 | 195 |
Union Hill | $5,647 | $1,612 | 232 |
Cheapest Available Union City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Union City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd in the The Heights neighborhood priced from $1,475. 113 67th Street in the Vista Pointe at Imperial Walk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3495 John F Kennedy Blvd | 006 | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
113 67th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Hudson Ridge Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
EHS Hudson Yards Campus | Single Occupancy Room | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $0.38 price per square foot 86 Prospect St Model at 86 Prospect St, Unit #1 in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the 190 Terrace Ave Model at 190 Terrace Ave, Unit # 2 starting at $3,400 with a $2.27 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. |
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86 Prospect St, Unit #1 | 86 Prospect St | 4BR,2BA | $0.38 |
190 Terrace Ave, Unit # 2 | 190 Terrace Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.27 |
3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2 | 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.12 |
35 Lincoln St, Unit 2Fl | 35 Lincoln St | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
32 Duer Pl, Unit 1 | 32 Duer Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
516 Monastery Pl, Unit Apt 1 | 516 Monastery Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
732 County Ave, Unit 1 | 732 County Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
579 Liberty Ave, Unit B | 579 Liberty Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.10 |
901 Grand Ave, Unit # 2B | 901 Grand Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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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 25 Senate Place listed at $1,995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union City Apartment is $1,475 at 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd.
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.
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