Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ from $1,800 (13 Rentals)

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

property at 901 Grand Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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901 Grand Ave, Unit A3, Unit A3

901 Grand Ave
North BergenNJ07047
property at 148 37th St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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148 37th St, Unit 3A, Unit 3A

148 37th St
Union CityNJ07087

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property at 202 Bowers St

$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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202 Bowers St

Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 259 Griffith St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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259 Griffith St, Unit 6, Unit 6

259 Griffith St
Jersey CityNJ07307

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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 Downtown Union City

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Union City?

There are currently 1531 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,625 to $40,000. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Union City ranging from $1,800 to $6,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Union City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Union City ranges from $1,800 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,015.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Union City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Union City range from $2,000 to $6,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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