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452 64th St

West New YorkNJ07093
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207 Bowers St

Jersey CityNJ07307
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174 Beacon Ave

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Union City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/04/2025

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$3,350$1,77513
Downtown Union City$12,500$1,75014
Union Hill$12,500$1,75015
West Hoboken$12,500$1,75014

Cheapest Available Union City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC in the Maxwell Place on the Hudson neighborhood priced from $1,500. 6412 - Golden Crest 6412 Park Avenue, LLC in the Union Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
6412 - Golden Crest 6412 Park Avenue, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Hudson Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $1.40 price per square foot 471 Palisade Ave Model at 471 Palisade Ave, Unit #1 in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the 273 Liberty Ave Model at 273 Liberty Ave, Unit 1F starting at $2,600 with a $2.00 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.
471 Palisade Ave, Unit #1471 Palisade Ave3BR,1BA$1.40
273 Liberty Ave, Unit 1F273 Liberty Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
123 75th St, Unit 3123 75th St3BR,1BA$2.15
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.89
271 Ogden Ave, Unit 3271 Ogden Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
901 Grand Ave901 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$1.89
245 Liberty Ave, Unit 2R245 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.99
68 West Utopia1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.22
41 Leonard St, Unit 541 Leonard St2BR,1BA$2.13
4817 Aschoff Pl, Unit 24817 Aschoff Pl1BR,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union City

What type of rentals are currently available in Union City?

There are currently 4666 Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $240 to $27,000. There are also 377 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union City ranging from $1,750 to $45,000.

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 $1,750 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,747.

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 $2,125 to $27,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $240.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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