Cheap Homes for Rent in Union City, NJ from $1,600 (78 Rentals)

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property at 7000 Columbia Ave

$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7000 Columbia Ave

North BergenNJ07047
property at 225 Saint Pauls Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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225 Saint Pauls Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 6515 JFK Blvd E

$1,700 - $2,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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6515 JFK Blvd E

West New YorkNJ07093
property at 8517 4th Ave

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8517 4th Ave, Unit C4, Unit C4

8517 4th Ave
North BergenNJ07047

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property at 4914 Park Ave

$1,990

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$1,990
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$1,990

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4914 Park Ave

WeehawkenNJ07086
property at 229 Griffith St

$2,000

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$2,000
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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229 Griffith St

Jersey CityNJ07307

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 201 St Pauls Ave

$2,000 - $2,675

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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201 St Pauls Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 50 Reservoir Ave

$2,150 - $2,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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50 Reservoir Ave

Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 56 Cottage St

$2,150 - $3,450

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56 Cottage St

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 124 73rd St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 73rd St

North BergenNJ07047
property at 70 69th St

$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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70 69th St, Unit 4, Unit 4

70 69th St
GuttenbergNJ07093
property at 318 54th St

$2,200

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$2,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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318 54th St, Unit 1B, Unit 1B

318 54th St
West New YorkNJ07093

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Union City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2026

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$3,500$1,480139
Union Hill$4,000$1,600232
West Hoboken$4,080$1,700189
Downtown Union City$4,500$1,700204

Cheapest Available Union City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Renovated Kitchen - Make Yourself at Home Close to Journal Square in the Journal Square neighborhood priced from $1,795. 525 - Golden Crest 525 60th Street, LLC in the Union Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Renovated Kitchen - Make Yourself at Home Close to Journal Square1 BR (418)1BR,1BA$1,795
525 - Golden Crest 525 60th Street, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $1.67 price per square foot 5217 Liberty Ave Model at 5217 Liberty Ave, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Union Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the 518 79th St Model at 518 79th St, Unit Doctors rd starting at $3,000 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Vista Pointe at Imperial Walk 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.
5217 Liberty Ave, Unit 2nd floor5217 Liberty Ave3BR,2BA$1.67
518 79th St, Unit Doctors rd518 79th St3BR,1BA$1.71
3309 LibertyTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
5206 Cottage Ave, Unit 15206 Cottage Ave3BR,2BA$2.03
8412 Liberty Ave, Unit 28412 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
303 Park Ave, Unit SecondFloor303 Park Ave2BR,2BA$1.49
3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 23256 John F Kennedy Blvd3BR,1BA$1.92
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
3604 - Park Avenue Palisades2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.03
134 71st St, Unit 1134 71st St1BR,1BA$1.85

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Union City, NJ
Population: 68,520

Ranked #529

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union City

What type of rentals are currently available in Union City?

There are currently 5093 Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $30,107. There are also 484 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union City ranging from $1,600 to $24,000.

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 $1,600 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,063.

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 $2,000 to $24,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,250 to $12,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,290 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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