Cheap Homes for Rent in Union County, NJ from $1,100 (47 Rentals)

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

property at 1023 Voorhees St

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1023 Voorhees St

HillsideNJ07205

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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 725 Webster Pl

$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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725 Webster Pl

PlainfieldNJ07060

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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 30 E Henry St

$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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30 E Henry St, Unit 3

30 E Henry St
LindenNJ07036

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property at 227 South Ave W

$1,900

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$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
property at 204 Baltimore Ave

$1,900 - $2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 15

204 Baltimore Ave

HillsideNJ07205
property at 557 S Broad St

$1,970

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$1,970

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$1,970

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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557 S Broad St, Unit C6

557 S Broad St
ElizabethNJ07202
property at 557 S Broad St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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557 S Broad St, Unit C2

557 S Broad St
ElizabethNJ07202
property at 1171 W Front St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1171 W Front St

PlainfieldNJ07063

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property at 1968 Vauxhall Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1968 Vauxhall Rd

UnionNJ07083
property at 519 Chestnut St

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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519 Chestnut St

RoselleNJ07203
property at 501-503-503 Morris Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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501-503 Morris Avenue Unit

501-503-503 Morris Ave
ElizabethNJ07208

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property at 130 1st St

$2,100

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$2,100

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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130 1st St, Unit 4

130 1st St
ElizabethNJ07206

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
Wood Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Fernwood Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Grove St ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
LidgerwoodA11BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $0.19 price per square foot 556 Bond St Model at 556 Bond St, Unit Bond street in the in the Elizabeth Port neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the 960 Glenwood Ave Model at 960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood starting at $4,000 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Potters 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.
556 Bond St, Unit Bond street556 Bond St3BR,1BA$0.19
960 Glenwood Ave, Unit 960 Glenwood960 Glenwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.60
523 Lidgerwood Ave, Unit Elmora523 Lidgerwood Ave3BR,2BA$1.67
208 Vine St, Unit 1 Floor208 Vine St3BR,2BA$1.65
729 Linden Ave, Unit 729 Linden #2fl729 Linden Ave3BR,2BA$1.65
920 Hampden St, Unit B920 Hampden St3BR,1BA$1.56
80 Westfield Ave, Unit First Floor80 Westfield Ave3BR,1BA$1.57
226 Bond St, Unit APT 1226 Bond St3BR,2BA$1.71
Imperial House2BD Apartment2BR,1BA$1.83
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 1805 Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $999 to $29,282. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $1,100 to $12,200.

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 $1,100 to $12,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,360.

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 $9,095, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $6,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,897.

Expert Rental Resources

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