Cheap Homes for Rent in Union County, NJ from $900 (36 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Union County.

property at 1023 Voorhees St

$950 - $1,100

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$950 - $1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 2

1023 Voorhees St

HillsideNJ07205
property at 631 Elm St

$1,100

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$1,100

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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631 Elm St

RoselleNJ07203

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property at 70 W Grand St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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70 W Grand St

ElizabethNJ07202
property at 128 Baltimore Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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128 Baltimore Ave

HillsideNJ07205

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property at 450 3rd Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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450 3rd Ave

ElizabethNJ07206
property at 1023 Adams Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1023 Adams Ave

UnionNJ07083

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property at 557 S Broad St

$1,846

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$1,846

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$1,846

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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557 S Broad St, Unit C2

557 S Broad St
ElizabethNJ07202
property at 30 E Henry St

$1,850

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$1,850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 E Henry St, Unit 3

30 E Henry St
LindenNJ07036
property at 227 South Ave W

$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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227 South Ave W, Unit 3

227 South Ave W
WestfieldNJ07090

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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. Pineda Apartments in the Westminster neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. 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
Pineda Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,325
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Bermudez Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.10 price per square foot 140 E Jersey St Model at 140 E Jersey St, Unit 1 in the in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the 729 Linden Ave Model at 729 Linden Ave, Unit 729 Linden #2fl starting at $2,800 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Elmora 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.
140 E Jersey St, Unit 1140 E Jersey St3BR,1BA$1.10
729 Linden Ave, Unit 729 Linden #2fl729 Linden Ave3BR,2BA$1.65
806 Hampden St, Unit 2nd floor806 Hampden St3BR,2BA$2.13
Park Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.07
280 Morris Ave, Unit 2280 Morris Ave4BR,1BA$2.00
Pineview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Ella GardensElla Gardens - 41BR,1BA$2.05
Blair Tudor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
516 E Jersey St, Unit 3516 E Jersey St2BR,1BA$2.07
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Union County

What type of rentals are currently available in Union County?

There are currently 1786 Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $850 to $26,993. There are also 184 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $950 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Union County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Union County ranges from $950 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,624.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Union County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Union County range from $1,397 to $9,195, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,897.

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