
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ from $1,000 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Union City area of Union City.


1104 Palisade Ave

6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ
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3495 John F Kennedy Blvd

30 Milton Ave, Unit bsmt
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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 |
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Downtown Union City Studio Apartments | $3,769 | $1,550 | $8,387 |
Downtown Union City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,249 | $1,595 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Union City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,067 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Union City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,367 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Union City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,925 | $3,600 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 28 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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Union City area of Union City, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ priced from $2,050. The Mews has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,175. Here are the most affordable Downtown Union City apartments for rent in Union City, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,050 |
The Mews | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,175 |
411 15th St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2,395 |
3539 Kennedy Blvd | Right Wing | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union City, NJ
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Union City area is the $2.64 price per square foot 1020 Hudson St Model at 1020 Hudson St, Unit A5 in the in the Maxwell Place on the Hudson neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Downtown Union City apartment is the 476 Gregory Ave Model at 476 Gregory Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Maxwell Place on the Hudson 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. |
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1020 Hudson St, Unit A5 | 1020 Hudson St | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
476 Gregory Ave, Unit 2 | 476 Gregory Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
36 Grace St, Unit 1 | 36 Grace St | 3BR,2BA | $2.63 |
1207 Summit Ave, Unit 1 | 1207 Summit Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.64 |
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
263 Hutton St, Unit 4R | 263 Hutton St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
901 Grand Ave | 901 Grand Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
411 15th St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.52 |
212 Dodd St, Unit 2 | 212 Dodd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
41 Leonard St, Unit 5 | 41 Leonard St | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown 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 $2,175.
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 $2,595 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 $2,050 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 411 15th St and starts from $2,395.
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