
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ from $1,000 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Union City area of Union City.


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513 9th St, Unit 1st floor front, Unit 1st floor front

1620 Palisade Ave

1614 Summit Ave

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311 19th St, Unit Basement, Unit Basement

207 39th St

812 - OM-812 New York Avenue LLC

2105 New York Ave, Unit Basement

Palisades Apartments

1500 Bergenline Ave
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2600 Summit Ave

309-315 11th St

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1106-1108 New York Ave

The Stella on Park

1300-1304 Palisade Ave

1405-1415 Palisade Ave

718 Sip St

6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ

Troy Towers
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601 Columbia Ave

225 Angelique St

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63 Lincoln St, Unit 303, Unit 303

1011 Paterson Plank Rd

2021 John F. Kennedy Blvd

434 Central Ave

502 Central Ave

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41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor Unit #1, Unit First Floor Unit #1

1210 12th St

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303 Park Ave, Unit SecondFloor, Unit SecondFloor
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119 Zabriskie St

516 Paterson Plank Rd

40 Hauxhurst Ave

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86 Irving St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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86 Irving St, Unit 2, Unit 2

329 Columbia Ave

516 Liberty Ave

1408 5th St

28 Lincoln St
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194 Hancock Ave

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220 Bowers St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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997 Summit Ave

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329 Columbia Ave, Unit 329 Columbia ave, Unit 329 Columbia ave

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218 Bowers St, Unit 2R-3, Unit 2R-3

218 Bowers St

1409 Grand St

158 Terrace Ave

Quality Urban Properties

Summit Flats
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Downtown Union City, Union City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Union City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Union City Studio Apartments | $3,595 | $2,000 | $7,557 |
| Downtown Union City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,974 | $1,625 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Union City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,317 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Union City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,385 | $2,000 | $8,449 |
| Downtown Union City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $3,000 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Union City Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| 812 - OM-812 New York Avenue LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union City, NJ
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Union City area is the $2.33 price per square foot 189 TERRACE Ave Model at 189 TERRACE Ave in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown Union City apartment is the 711 6th St Model at 711 6th St, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the The Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Union City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 TERRACE Ave | 189 TERRACE Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| 711 6th St, Unit 2 | 711 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 303 Park Ave, Unit SecondFloor | 303 Park Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 572 LIBERTY Ave | 572 LIBERTY Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 806 Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2 | 806 Kennedy Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 201 16th St, Unit Apt.3 | 201 16th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 329 Columbia Ave, Unit 329 Columbia ave | 329 Columbia Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor Unit #1 | 41 Leonard St | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 311 19th St, Unit Basement | 311 19th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Union City, Union City, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Union City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Union City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Union City is at The Mews listed at $2,199.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Union City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Union City Apartment is $2,495 at The Mews.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Union City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Union City is starting from $1,950 at 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ.
What is the most affordable Downtown Union City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Union City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 812 - OM-812 New York Avenue LLC and starts from $3,000.
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