Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ from $500 (104 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 - $2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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325 79th St

North BergenNJ07047
property at 68 Jefferson Ave

$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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68 Jefferson Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 69 Beacon Ave

$1,600 - $3,300

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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69 Beacon Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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4817 Aschoff Pl, Unit 2
$1,650
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$1,650
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

4817 Aschoff Pl, Unit 2

4817 Aschoff PlNorth Bergen, NJ 07047
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property at 6311 Dewey Ave

$1,700 - $1,800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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6311 Dewey Ave

West New YorkNJ07093

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property at 310 70th St

$1,850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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310 70th St

GuttenbergNJ07093
property at 129 Franklin St

$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 Franklin St

Jersey CityNJ07307
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401 70th St, Unit 1R
$1,900
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$1,900
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

401 70th St, Unit 1R

401 70th StGuttenberg, NJ 07093
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/15/2026

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
Views at Hudson Pointe$3,400$1,150136
Union Hill$4,500$1,475227
West Hoboken$4,755$1,500172
Downtown Union City$4,980$1,500177

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 $1,770. 525 60th St in the Union Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd071BR,1BA$1,770
525 60th St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,850
Bristol Court1 bdrm1BR,1BA$1,950
6th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $1.38 price per square foot 7805 Park Ave Model at 7805 Park Ave, Unit 2ND FLOOR in the in the Vista Pointe at Imperial Walk neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the 5217 Liberty Ave Model at 5217 Liberty Ave, Unit 2nd floor starting at $3,000 with a $1.67 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.
7805 Park Ave, Unit 2ND FLOOR7805 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.38
5217 Liberty Ave, Unit 2nd floor5217 Liberty Ave3BR,2BA$1.67
3309 LibertyTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 23256 John F Kennedy Blvd3BR,1BA$1.92
23 Sherman Pl, Unit 223 Sherman Pl3BR,1BA$1.83
667 Liberty Ave, Unit # 1667 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.96
477 Liberty Ave, Unit 2477 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.92
6th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
134 71st St, Unit 1134 71st St1BR,1BA$1.85
732 County Ave732 County AveStudio ,1BA$1.94

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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 Braddock Park West listed at $2,199.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union City Apartment is $1,770 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 $1,850 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 145 - Chestnut Apartments and starts from $2,100.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.