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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 $1,250. 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$1,250
130 Mill Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,445
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $0.15 price per square foot 234 Clark Pl Model at 234 Clark Pl, Unit 2R in the in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the 785 Audrey Dr Model at 785 Audrey Dr, Unit 1 starting at $2,150 with a $0.22 price per square foot . 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.
234 Clark Pl, Unit 2R234 Clark Pl1BR,1BA$0.15
785 Audrey Dr, Unit 1785 Audrey Dr2BR,1BA$0.22
26 Grove St, Unit 1st Floor26 Grove St2BR,1BA$0.90
1760 Winfield St, Unit #11760 Winfield St3BR,1.5BA$1.65
337 Bond St337 Bond St3BR,1BA$1.47
THE GRAND AT MORRIS2 Bed +Den2BR,2BA$1.86
307 Amity St, Unit amity307 Amity St1BR,1BA$1.60
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76
1115 Raritan Rd, Unit 21115 Raritan Rd1BR,1BA$2.06
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union County is at Sheridan Gardens listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union County Apartment is $1,229 at Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union County is starting from $1,480 at Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community.

What is the most affordable Union County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Union County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 932 Olive St and starts from $2,000.

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