Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ from $1,000 (90 Rentals)

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316 2nd St, Unit B
$1,950
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$1,950
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$1,950
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316 2nd St, Unit B

316 2nd StUnion City, NJ 07087
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property at 207 39th St

$2,000 - $3,850

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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207 39th St

Union CityNJ07087

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property at 722 27th St

$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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722 27th St

Union CityNJ07087
property at 500 Central Ave

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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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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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718 Sip St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

718 Sip St

718 Sip StUnion 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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The Altessa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Altessa

809-815 22nd StUnion City, NJ 07087
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Bergenline Lux
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bergenline Lux

3510 Bergenline AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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411 15th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

411 15th St

411 15th StUnion City, NJ 07087
property at 722 27th St

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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722 27th St

Union CityNJ07087

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property at 417 Gregory Ave

$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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417 Gregory Ave

WeehawkenNJ07086
property at 901 Grand Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

901 Grand Ave, Unit A3

901 Grand Ave
North BergenNJ07047
property at 1138 Summit Ave

$1,999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1138 Summit Ave

Jersey CityNJ07307

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Downtown Union City, Union City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Union City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Union City area of Union City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd priced from $1,770. 6th at West Hoboken has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Union City apartments for rent in Union City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd071BR,1BA$1,770
6th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,900
11th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,000
Grand271 Bedroom 1 Bathroom G1BR,1BA$2,490
Washington EstatesStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,565

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union City, NJ

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Union City area is the $2.69 price per square foot 320 6th St Model at 320 6th St, Unit 1 in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown Union City apartment is the 477 Liberty Ave Model at 477 Liberty Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,300 with a $1.92 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
320 6th St, Unit 1320 6th St3BR,2BA$2.69
477 Liberty Ave, Unit 2477 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.92
The MewsB52BR,2BA$3.01
812 - OM-812 New York Avenue LLC3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.45
6th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.75
708 6th St, Unit 2708 6th St2BR,1BA$2.33
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd071BR,1BA$2.42
316 2nd St, Unit B316 2nd StStudio ,1BA$2.79
401 Central Ave, Unit B4401 Central Ave1BR,1BA$3.07
64 Irving St, Unit 30564 Irving St1BR,1BA$3.31

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Washington Estates listed at $2,565.

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 $1,770 at 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd.

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 $1,900 at 6th at West Hoboken.

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 $2,700.

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