Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ from $800 (99 Rentals)

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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 1810 Palisade Ave

$2,195

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$2,195
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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1810 Palisade Ave, Unit 1R

1810 Palisade Ave
Union CityNJ07087

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property at 712 17th St

$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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712 17th St

Union CityNJ07087
property at 817 15th St

$2,100 - $2,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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817 15th 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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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
property at 413-415 9th St

$1,995 - $2,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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413-415 9th St

Union CityNJ07087
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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 417 19th St

$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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417 19th St

Union CityNJ07087
property at 542 29th St

$2,350

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$2,350
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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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542 29th St

Union CityNJ07087

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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 901 Grand Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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901 Grand Ave, Unit A3

901 Grand Ave
North BergenNJ07047

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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 Mirador at Union City priced from $800. 11th at West Hoboken has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Union City apartments for rent in Union City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mirador at Union City1 BR1BR,1BA$800
11th at West Hoboken1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
6th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,900
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd4062BR,1BA$2,170
1137-1139 Summit Ave1137-1139 Summit Ave - 1139-...2BR,1BA$2,195
Grand271 Bedroom 1 Bathroom G1BR,1BA$2,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union City, NJ

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Union City area is the $3.37 price per square foot 2-C Model at The Mews in the in the West Hoboken neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Downtown Union City apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 6th at West Hoboken starting at $1,900 with a $1.75 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.
The Mews2-C2BR,2BA$3.37
6th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.75
65 Thorne St, Unit Apartment 1L65 Thorne St2BR,1BA$2.60
Hudson Heights2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.40
507 New Castle Rd, Unit Apartment 2507 New Castle Rd2BR,1BA$2.95
41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor Unit #141 Leonard St1BR,1BA$2.11
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd4062BR,1BA$2.71
143 Zabriskie St, Unit 2A143 Zabriskie St2BR,1BA$3.38
Grand271 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$3.58
1137-1139 Summit Ave1137-1139 Summit Ave - 1139-...2BR,1BA$3.38

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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 Hudson Estates listed at $2,725.

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 $800 at Mirador at Union City.

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 Willowview and starts from $4,200.

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