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property at 620 1st Ave

620 1st Ave

ElizabethNJ07202

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property at 758 Jersey Ave

758 Jersey Ave

ElizabethNJ07202

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Cheapest Available Union County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union County, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood priced from $1,229. Sheridan Gardens in the Westminster neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,229
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ

As of November 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $0.53 price per square foot 123 Liberty St Model at 123 Liberty St, Unit 3 in the starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the 632 Norwood Ter Model at 632 Norwood Ter, Unit 2 starting at $2,600 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Peterstown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
123 Liberty St, Unit 3123 Liberty St3BR,1BA$0.53
632 Norwood Ter, Unit 2632 Norwood Ter3BR,2BA$0.95
1760 Winfield St, Unit #11760 Winfield St3BR,1.5BA$1.60
20 E Henry St, Unit 120 E Henry St2BR,1BA$1.22
THE GRAND AT MORRIS2 Bed +Den2BR,2BA$1.86
519 Jackson Ave, Unit 2 Floor519 Jackson Ave3BR,1BA$1.93
The Westminster406 Westminster Avenue Apt 2132BR,2.5BA$1.82
1124 Rivington St, Unit #41124 Rivington St3BR,1BA$1.96
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Union County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union County is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union County?

The cheapest apartment in Union County is Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community which is listed at $1,229, while the average apartment in Union County costs $3,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Union County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Union County?

Cheap apartments in Union County have an average cost of $210 which is $3,740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union County.

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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

Written by: Trey Huguley

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