Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ from $1,000 (61 Rentals)

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property at 500 Central Ave

$1,850 - $3,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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500 Central Ave

Union CityNJ07087

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property at 814 28th St

$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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814 28th St

Union CityNJ07087
property at 705 8th St

$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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705 8th St

Union CityNJ07087
property at 531 28th St

$2,100 - $2,350

2 Bedroom Rentals

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531 28th 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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380 Mountain Rd
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

380 Mountain Rd

380 Mountain RdUnion City, NJ 07087
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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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property at 159 NORTH St

$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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159 NORTH St

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 2 Beds unit found at 518 10th Street priced from $1,507. 1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Downtown Union City apartments for rent in Union City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
518 10th Street2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,507
1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,950
812 New York2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union City, NJ

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Union City area is the $2.19 price per square foot 506 Gregory Ave Model at 506 Gregory Ave, Unit 1DPLX in the in the Union Hill neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Downtown Union City apartment is the 907 20th St Model at 907 20th St, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Union Hill 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.
506 Gregory Ave, Unit 1DPLX506 Gregory Ave2BR,2BA$2.19
907 20th St, Unit 1907 20th St2BR,1BA$2.36
716 11TH St, Unit 1716 11TH St1BR,1BA$2.18
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor Unit #141 Leonard St1BR,1BA$2.22
1115 11th St, Unit 11115 11th St2BR,1BA$2.33
569 Liberty Ave, Unit 2569 Liberty Ave1BR,1BA$2.35
15 Bleecker St, Unit 215 Bleecker St3BR,1BA$2.44
579 Liberty Ave, Unit Basement579 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$2.34
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 $2,095.

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 $1,600 at 1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC.

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 New York and starts from $3,000.

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