Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Union City Neighborhood of Union City, NJ from $1,500 (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 500 Central Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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500 Central Ave, Unit 719

500 Central Ave
Union CityNJ07087
property at 509 Palisade Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

509 Palisade Ave

Union CityNJ07087

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property at 112 39th St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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112 39th St, Unit 1

112 39th St
Union CityNJ07087
property at 524 4th St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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524 4th St

Union CityNJ07087
property at 500 Central Ave

$1,700 - $3,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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500 Central Ave

Union CityNJ07087

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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 Downtown Union City

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

There are currently 1515 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,560 to $27,198. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Union City ranging from $1,595 to $5,900.

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 $1,595 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,286.

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 $2,295 to $6,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $5,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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