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Union City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 11/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Union City, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Union City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Views at Hudson Pointe$3,800$1,700132
Union Hill$4,751$1,538259
Downtown Union City$5,000$1,600179
West Hoboken$5,065$1,600203

Cheapest Available Union City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Rio Vista in the Union Hill neighborhood priced from $1,538. 4614 Park Ave Apartments in the Union Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rio Vista1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,538
4614 Park Ave Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,600
4603 Hudson Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd4011BR,1BA$1,670
113 67th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
505 57th Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Hudson Ridge ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $2.04 price per square foot 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd Model at 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2 in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the 248 Columbia Ave Model at 248 Columbia Ave, Unit Floor 2 starting at $2,850 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the The Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 23256 John F Kennedy Blvd3BR,1BA$2.04
248 Columbia Ave, Unit Floor 2248 Columbia Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.19
1617 78th St, Unit 21617 78th St2BR,2BA$2.00
732 County Ave, Unit 1732 County Ave1BR,1BA$1.95
2600 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Unit 5C2600 John F. Kennedy Blvd1BR,1BA$2.18
1306 Manhattan Ave, Unit BR1306 Manhattan Ave1BR,1BA$1.89
88 Oakland Ave, Unit 288 Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$2.09
6405 Durham Ave, Unit 1G6405 Durham Ave1BR,1BA$2.13
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.10
Rio Vista1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union City

What type of rentals are currently available in Union City?

There are currently 5161 Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,538 to $20,160. There are also 601 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union City ranging from $1,500 to $33,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Union City ranges from $1,500 to $33,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,055.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Union City range from $1,775 to $20,160, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,890 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.