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property at 531 28th St

531 28th St

Union CityNJ07087

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property at 208 48th St

208 48th St

Union CityNJ07087
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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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309-315 11th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

309-315 11th St

309-315 11th StUnion 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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812 New York
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

812 New York

812 New YorkUnion City, NJ 07087
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380 Mountain Rd
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

380 Mountain Rd

380 Mountain RdUnion City, NJ 07087
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property at 10 Sherman Pl

10 Sherman Pl

Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 134 71st St

134 71st St

GuttenbergNJ07093

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property at 170 St Pauls Ave

170 St Pauls Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Union City$4,809$1,500156
Views at Hudson Pointe$4,900$980127
West Hoboken$5,490$1,500195
Union Hill$5,647$1,612232

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd0061BR,1BA$1,475
113 67th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Hudson Ridge ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,900
EHS Hudson Yards CampusSingle Occupancy Room1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
86 Prospect St, Unit #186 Prospect St4BR,2BA$0.38
190 Terrace Ave, Unit # 2190 Terrace Ave3BR,2BA$2.27
3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 23256 John F Kennedy Blvd3BR,1BA$2.12
35 Lincoln St, Unit 2Fl35 Lincoln St2BR,1BA$1.92
32 Duer Pl, Unit 132 Duer Pl2BR,1BA$2.27
516 Monastery Pl, Unit Apt 1516 Monastery Pl2BR,1BA$2.14
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.85
732 County Ave, Unit 1732 County Ave1BR,1BA$1.85
579 Liberty Ave, Unit B579 Liberty Ave3BR,1BA$2.10
901 Grand Ave, Unit # 2B901 Grand Ave1BR,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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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