Cheap Homes for Rent in Union County, NJ from $1,100 (37 Rentals)

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

property at 1860 Cider Mill Rd

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1860 Cider Mill Rd

Union TownshipNJ07083

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property at 240 Burkley Pl

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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240 Burkley Pl

UnionNJ07088
property at 70 W Grand St

$1,550

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$1,550
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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70 W Grand St

ElizabethNJ07202

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property at 1290 Baker St

$1,550

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1290 Baker St

HillsideNJ07205
property at 725 Webster Pl

$1,700

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$1,700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Webster Pl

PlainfieldNJ07060
property at 450 3rd Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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450 3rd Ave

ElizabethNJ07206

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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. The Rahway Collection has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. 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
The Rahway CollectionStudio RossStudio,1BA$1,300
Monroe Garden1 BR JR1BR,1BA$1,375
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Wood Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Modern Kit/Bath, Heat/HW included, Professional Managers1 BR1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $0.52 price per square foot 326 Field Pl Model at 326 Field Pl, Unit #2L in the in the Livingston neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the 1112 Walnut St Model at 1112 Walnut St starting at $2,550 with a $1.59 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.
326 Field Pl, Unit #2L326 Field Pl3BR,1BA$0.52
1112 Walnut St1112 Walnut St3BR,1BA$1.59
Lamberts Mill Village$2.69/sq.ft. - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.15
519 Jackson Ave, Unit #2519 Jackson Ave3BR,1BA$1.80
45 N 21st St, Unit 2nd floor45 N 21st St2BR,1BA$1.60
410 Franklin St, Unit 2410 Franklin St2BR,1BA$1.98
2220 E Edgar Rd, Unit #2 FL2220 E Edgar Rd2BR,1BA$1.95
Riverside Village$1.92/sq.ft. - One Bedroom (4 Rooms)1BR,1BA$2.05
136 E 9th St, Unit #36136 E 9th St1BR,1BA$1.99
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 1793 Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $899 to $30,709. There are also 178 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $1,150 to $8,700.

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 $1,150 to $8,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,860.

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 $8,895, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $6,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,897.

Expert Rental Resources

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