Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ from $1,000 (54 Rentals)

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property at 3315 Pleasant Ave

$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3315 Pleasant Ave

Union CityNJ07087
property at 722 27th St

$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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722 27th St

Union CityNJ07087
property at 128 35th St

$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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128 35th St

Union CityNJ07087
property at 510 New York Ave

$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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510 New York Ave

Union CityNJ07087
property at 531 28th St

$2,050 - $2,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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531 28th St

Union CityNJ07087

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property at 705 8th St

$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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705 8th St

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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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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Troy Towers
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Troy Towers

380 Mountain RdUnion City, NJ 07087
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128 Poplar St, Unit GL
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

128 Poplar St, Unit GL

128 Poplar StJersey City, NJ 07307
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property at 445 Ogden Ave.

$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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445 Ogden Ave.

Jersey CityNJ07307

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86 Irving St
$2,100
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$2,100

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86 Irving St

86 Irving StJersey City, NJ 07307
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property at 86 Irving St

$2,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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86 Irving St

Jersey CityNJ07307
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Quality Urban Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quality Urban Properties

3695 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07307
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Summit Flats
Studio Apartments

Summit Flats

1103 Summit AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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3656 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3656 John F Kennedy Blvd

3656 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07307
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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 $1,500. 518 10th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,507. Here are the most affordable Downtown Union City apartments for rent in Union City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd0041BR,1BA$1,500
518 10th Street2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,507
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,950
812 - OM-812 New York Avenue LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,100
210 Bergenline Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union City, NJ

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Union City area is the $1.49 price per square foot 303 Park Ave Model at 303 Park Ave, Unit Second Floor in the in the Union Hill neighborhood starting from $1,978. The second greatest value Downtown Union City apartment is the 1507 West St Model at 1507 West St, Unit Apartment 2 starting at $3,500 with a $2.69 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
303 Park Ave, Unit Second Floor303 Park Ave2BR,2BA$1.49
1507 West St, Unit Apartment 21507 West St3BR,2BA$2.69
201 19th St, Unit 2R201 19th St3BR,1BA$2.29
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
1402 6th St, Unit 21402 6th St2BR,1.5BA$2.35
242 Bowers St, Unit 3242 Bowers St4BR,1BA$2.60
549 9th St, Unit 1L549 9th St3BR,1BA$2.60
41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor Unit #141 Leonard St1BR,1BA$2.22
128 Poplar St, Unit GL128 Poplar St1BR,1BA$2.64
518 10th Street2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.20

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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 $2,275.

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 $1,500 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 $1,507 at 518 10th Street.

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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