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1101 Forest Dr

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160 W Westfield Ave

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308 Center St, Unit Basement

546 Livingston St

Spring Gardens Apartments

5th Avenue Apartments

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403 Chestnut St, Unit B5

Rosewood Gardens

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Meridia Linden 1001

Meridia Lifestyles II

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Imperial House

749 Linden Ave

205 Arsdale Terrace

26 Stiles St

144 E Jersey St, Unit 1

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144 E Jersey St

Meridia Lifestyles
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Crossings At Union

The Madison at Elizabeth

Cedar Tower at Plainfield

47 Watson Ave

Heritage Village at Rosegate, 55+ Community

Portside Commons Westport Homes

999 Stuyvesant Ave

Felicia Village

653-663 N Broad St

Colonial Village
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Amsterdam Gardens

1100-1127 Sheridan Ave

336 E Westfield Ave

Shami Apartments

Carlton Towers

300 E Westfield Ave

Rahway Plaza Apartments

Clinton House

RT 500

343 Schley St
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Lidgerwood Manor

Continental Gardens

112 Westfield Ave

broad manor apartments

325 Cherry St

Cornell Arms

Horizons At Plainfield

Waters Edge Crescent

Rainbow Gardens

Paradise Gardens
Union County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Studio Apartments | $2,036 | $1,150 | $6,700 |
| Union County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $800 | $4,750 |
| Union County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,321 | $1,209 | $8,375 |
| Union County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,593 | $1,397 | $9,195 |
| Union County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,238 | $1,897 | $6,758 |
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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 $1,525.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union County?
The cheapest apartment in Union County is Horizons At Plainfield which is listed at $1,208, while the average apartment in Union County costs $2,650.
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 4 regular apartments in Union County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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