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property at 1181 Morris Ave

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1181 Morris Ave

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property at 240 Burkley Pl

$1,400

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240 Burkley Pl

UnionNJ07088

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Union, NJ Local Guide

Union 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 28, 2026

There are currently 361 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Union, NJ that range in price from $800 to $4,650. 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
Livingston103$2,150$900
Union Center Four Corners42$2,452$1,550
Battle Hill41$2,225$1,625
Downtown Union40$2,450$1,550
Orchard Park38$2,315$800
Union Center Gateway East37$2,450$1,550
Connecticut Farms35$2,195$1,550
Westminster16$2,471$1,350
Elizabeth River9$2,227$1,550

Largest Available Union 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Union, NJ is found at 24 Springfield Ave in the Wychwood neighborhood and is 1,088 square feet priced from $2,550. Avalon Union in the Livingston neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,075 square feet and currently listed start at $3,070. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Union:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
24 Springfield AveLarge One Bedroom1,088 Sq Ft$2,550
Avalon UnionA9L1,075 Sq Ft$3,070
The Madison at Elizabeth011 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den1,009 Sq Ft$2,350
Summit HillOne Bed One Bath999 Sq Ft$2,610
Luxury Rental With Private Parking1BR/1.0BA992 Sq Ft$2,450
The Cove at SpringfieldOne Bedroom950 Sq Ft$2,450
The Grand at Penn1 Bed / 1 Bath946 Sq Ft$2,395
VintyA3938 Sq Ft$2,378
The Villas$3.08/sq.ft. - One Bedroom840 Sq Ft$2,665
Spring Mill Manor$3.31/sq.ft. - E784 Sq Ft$2,685

Cheapest Available Union 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 28, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Union, NJ is the 1BR Model starting from $1,550 at Rutgers Arms in the Livingston neighborhood. The second most affordable Union 1 Bedroom is the $2.40/sq.ft. - One Bedroom Model at Harwood Homes starting at $1,595 in the Downtown Elizabeth neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Union is currently $2,381. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Union:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Rutgers Arms1BR$1,550
Harwood Homes$2.40/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,595
Sheridan Gardens1 Bedroom$1,600
Maple GardensApartment 06N$1,669
747 Valley Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,675
Lockwood VillageONE BEDROOM$1,680
Linden Arms, LLC1 Bedroom/1 Bath - Eat In Kitc$1,715
Cambridge Manor$2.77/sq.ft. - One Bedroom$1,750
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom$1,775

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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 Rutgers Arms listed at $1,550.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Union is $2,381.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Union is a 1,088 square feet unit starting from $2,550 at 24 Springfield Ave.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Union is currently 759 sq ft.

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