1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ (522 Rentals)

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Union, NJ Local Guide

Union 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 14, 2026

There are currently 263 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Union, NJ that range in price from $1,325 to $4,550. Livingston, Union Center Four Corners and Battle Hill are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Union with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Livingston113$2,137$1,450
Union Center Four Corners23$2,345$1,500
Battle Hill22$2,218$1,625
Westminster21$2,297$1,325
Downtown Union21$2,365$1,500
Orchard Park21$2,273$1,450
Union Center Gateway East19$2,305$1,500
Connecticut Farms18$2,177$1,500
Elizabeth River5$2,177$1,500

Largest Available Union 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Union, NJ is found at The Westminster in the Westminster neighborhood and is 1,318 square feet priced from $2,000. Luxury Rental With Private Parking in the Peterstown neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,042 square feet and currently listed start at $2,425. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Union:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Westminster406 Westminster Avenue Apt 2221,318 Sq Ft$2,000
Luxury Rental With Private Parking1BR/1.0BA1,042 Sq Ft$2,425
The Madison at Elizabeth011 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den1,009 Sq Ft$2,350
VintyA5974 Sq Ft$2,756
259-279 40th St1 Bed, 1 bath970 Sq Ft$1,550
The Cove at SpringfieldOne Bedroom950 Sq Ft$2,450
Riverfront At Cranford Station$3.16/sq.ft. - 1A950 Sq Ft$3,000
The Grand at Penn1 Bed / 1 Bath946 Sq Ft$2,195
The Villas$2.90/sq.ft. - One Bedroom840 Sq Ft$2,515
Spring Mill Manor$3.31/sq.ft. - E784 Sq Ft$2,685

Cheapest Available Union 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 14, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Union, NJ is the 1 BR JR Model starting from $1,375 at Monroe Garden in the Dayton Weequahic Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Union 1 Bedroom is the 3 Rooms Model at Newly Renovated Apt Across from City Hall starting at $1,450 in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Union is currently $2,345. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Union:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Monroe Garden1 BR JR$1,375
Newly Renovated Apt Across from City Hall3 Rooms$1,450
Cambridge Manor$2.77/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,495
Rutgers Arms1BR$1,500
259-279 40th St1 Bed, 1 bath$1,550
Sheridan Gardens1 Bedroom$1,600
Paradise GardensOne Bedroom$1,650

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Union Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Union with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Union is at Monroe Garden listed at $1,375.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Union Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Union is $2,345.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Union Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Union is a 1,318 square feet unit starting from $2,000 at The Westminster.

What is the average size for Union 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

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