Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ from $1,000 (55 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Union City area of Union City.

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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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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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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property at 1408 5th St

$2,095

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1408 5th St

North BergenNJ07047

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property at 1409 Grand St

$2,100 - $2,160

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1409 Grand St

HobokenNJ07030
property at 158 Terrace Ave

$2,100 - $3,100

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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158 Terrace Ave

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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Downtown Union City, Union City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Union City Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,950
812 - OM-812 New York Avenue LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
189 TERRACE Ave189 TERRACE Ave3BR,2BA$2.33
711 6th St, Unit 2711 6th St2BR,1BA$1.71
303 Park Ave, Unit SecondFloor303 Park Ave2BR,2BA$1.49
572 LIBERTY Ave572 LIBERTY Ave2BR,2BA$2.27
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
806 Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2806 Kennedy Blvd3BR,1BA$2.44
201 16th St, Unit Apt.3201 16th St2BR,1BA$2.50
329 Columbia Ave, Unit 329 Columbia ave329 Columbia Ave2BR,1BA$2.33
41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor Unit #141 Leonard St1BR,1BA$2.11
311 19th St, Unit Basement311 19th St2BR,1BA$2.50

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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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