Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ from $500 (148 Rentals)

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property at 906 Summit Ave

$1,369

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 2

906 Summit Ave

Union CityNJ07087
property at 500 Central Ave

$1,850 - $3,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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500 Central Ave

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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518 10th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

518 10th Street

518 10th 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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Troy Towers
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Troy Towers

380 Mountain RdUnion City, NJ 07087
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property at 708 JFK Blvd E

$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 2

708 JFK Blvd E

WeehawkenNJ07086

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property at 170 St Pauls Ave

$1,750 - $2,050

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

170 St Pauls Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 467 Pavonia Ave

$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

467 Pavonia Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 01/01/2026

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$3,367$1,600146
Union Hill$3,414$1,538360
Downtown Union City$3,847$1,369296
West Hoboken$3,895$1,369304

Cheapest Available Union City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union City, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at 518 10th Street in the The Heights neighborhood priced from $1,507. Rio Vista in the Union Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,538. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
518 10th Street2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,507
Rio Vista1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,538
1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
505 57th Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
113 67th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
City View Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Hudson Ridge ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $2.04 price per square foot 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd Model at 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2 in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the 6115 Monitor Pl Model at 6115 Monitor Pl, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,650 with a $2.21 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.
3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 23256 John F Kennedy Blvd3BR,1BA$2.04
6115 Monitor Pl, Unit 2nd Floor6115 Monitor Pl3BR,1BA$2.21
126 75th St, Unit 1126 75th St2BR,1BA$1.92
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
134 71st St, Unit 1134 71st St1BR,1BA$1.85
2600 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Unit 5C2600 John F. Kennedy Blvd1BR,1BA$2.18
1306 Manhattan Ave, Unit BR1306 Manhattan Ave1BR,1BA$1.89
88 Oakland Ave, Unit 288 Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$2.09
Rio Vista1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08
518 10th Street2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.20

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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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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 EHS Hudson Yards Campus listed at $2,025.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union City Apartment is $1,538 at Rio Vista.

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 $1,507 at 518 10th Street.

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 $2,300.

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 to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!