
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ from $700 (74 Rentals)
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Paradise Gardens

Maple Gardens

519 Monroe Ave, Unit elmora

945 Spofford Ave, Unit liz

Monroe Garden

Newly Renovated Apt Across from City Hall

Sheridan Gardens

Westminster Towers Apartments

Linden Arms, LLC
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Cambridge Manor

Edgar Gardens

Rutgers Arms

Millburn on Main

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Short Hills Gardens

Monroe Gardens

296 Wainwright St, Unit B3

Lockwood Village

Watson Apartments
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Westminster Arms

960-962 Grove St

Stuyvesant Gardens Irvington

292 Wainwright St

47 Watson Ave

Ivy Hill Park Apartments

Stuyvesant Gardens

999 Stuyvesant Ave

Felicia Village

1278-1280 Clinton Ave
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653-663 N Broad St

Colonial Village

Amsterdam Gardens

1100-1127 Sheridan Ave

336 E Westfield Ave

Townley Garden Apartments

Wainwright Street Arms

300 E Westfield Ave

Union Square Apartments

Clinton House
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Villager Apartments

343 Schley St

Lidgerwood Manor

Continental Gardens

112 Westfield Ave

broad manor apartments

44-54 Rich St

325 Cherry St

Rainbow Gardens

977 Stuyvesant Avenue
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Union, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Studio Apartments | $1,833 | $1,125 | $2,597 |
| Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,325 | $4,550 |
| Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,207 | $1,645 | $8,075 |
| Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,221 | $2,495 | $8,795 |
| Union 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $2,975 | $2,975 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union, NJ
Pricing Updated: 01/24/2026Current apartment rentals in the Union, NJ area range in price from $1,200 to $8,795 with an overall median price of $4,024. The three Union neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Elizabeth River at $1,550, Westminster at $1,325, and Connecticut Farms at $1,500. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Union Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth River | $2,550 | $1,550 | 11 |
| Westminster | $3,150 | $1,325 | 47 |
| Connecticut Farms | $3,200 | $1,500 | 65 |
| Downtown Union | $3,200 | $1,500 | 76 |
| Union Center Four Corners | $3,200 | $1,500 | 77 |
| Orchard Park | $3,500 | $1,395 | 86 |
| Livingston | $4,950 | $1,200 | 239 |
| Union Center Gateway East | $4,950 | $1,500 | 77 |
| Battle Hill | $7,520 | $1,625 | 64 |
Cheapest Available Union Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Union, NJ is a Studio unit found at Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $1,285. Monroe Garden in the Dayton Weequahic Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Gardens | Apartment 06L | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
| Monroe Garden | 1 BR JR | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Sheridan Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Linden Arms, LLC | Studio - Efficiency Kitchen | Studio,1BA | $1,470 |
| Edgar Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Rutgers Arms | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Millburn on Main | 223-229 & 271 - 3 Room 1 Bedroom Below Grade | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ and Nearby
As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union area is the $2.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft Model at 255 Tuscan in the in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Union apartment is the 406 Westminster Avenue Apt 213 Model at The Westminster starting at $2,400 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Westminster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 Tuscan | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.13 |
| The Westminster | 406 Westminster Avenue Apt 213 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.82 |
| Luxury Rental With Private Parking | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| The Club at Autumn Ridge | The Birch | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Tudor Court | 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Westminster Arms | A Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Rutgers Arms | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 960-962 Grove St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 519 Monroe Ave, Unit elmora | 519 Monroe Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 1144 E Grand St, Unit 300 | 1144 E Grand St | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Union?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union is under $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union?
The cheapest apartment in Union is Monroe Garden which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in Union costs $4,024.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 57 regular apartments in Union that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Union?
Cheap apartments in Union have an average cost of $232 which is $3,792 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union.
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