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Schaefer Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Schaefer Gardens

35 Sumner AveUnion, NJ 07083
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47 Watson Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

47 Watson Ave

47 Watson AveElizabeth, NJ 07202

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999 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave

999 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Stuyvesant Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stuyvesant Gardens

378-404 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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1278-1280 Clinton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1278-1280 Clinton Ave

1278-1280 Clinton AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Felicia Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Felicia Village

1006 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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129 Chancellor Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

129 Chancellor Ave

129 Chancellor AveNewark, NJ 07112
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Paradise Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Gardens

240 E Westfield AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Colonial Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Village

44 Paine AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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103 Chancellor
Studio Apartments

103 Chancellor

103 Chancellor AveNewark, NJ 07112
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Amsterdam Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Amsterdam Gardens

309 Amsterdam AveRoselle, NJ 07203
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356 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

356 Stuyvesant Ave

356 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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1100-1127 Sheridan Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1100-1127 Sheridan Ave

1100-1127 Sheridan AveElizabeth, NJ 07208
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Wainwright Street Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wainwright Street Arms

214-218 Wainwright StNewark, NJ 07112
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300 E Westfield Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 E Westfield Ave

300 E Westfield AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Clinton House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton House

1254-1262 Clinton PlElizabeth, NJ 07208
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Villager Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villager Apartments

64-76 Myrtle AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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343 Schley St
2 Bedroom Apartments

343 Schley St

343 Schley StNewark, NJ 07112
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Lidgerwood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lidgerwood Manor

514 Lidgerwood AveElizabeth, NJ 07202
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Union, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Union, NJ area range in price from $700 to $8,795 with an overall median price of $4,046. The three Union neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Elizabeth River at $1,385, Westminster at $1,250, and Connecticut Farms at $1,385. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Union Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Elizabeth River$2,515$1,38515
Westminster$4,100$1,25053
Connecticut Farms$4,100$1,38553
Downtown Union$4,100$70076
Livingston$4,100$850188
Orchard Park$4,100$70095
Union Center Four Corners$4,100$70077
Union Center Gateway East$4,100$70079
Battle Hill$5,200$1,73545

Cheapest Available Union Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Linden Arms, LLCStudio - Efficiency KitchenStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union area is the $2.10 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA w/ Loft Model at 255 Tuscan & Maplewood Lofts in the in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Union apartment is the 4 Bed, 1 Bath Model at 293-295 Weequahic Ave starting at $2,550 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Livingston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
255 Tuscan & Maplewood Lofts2BR/2.5BA w/ Loft2BR,2.5BA$2.10
293-295 Weequahic Ave4 Bed, 1 Bath4BR,1BA$1.70
870 Louisa St, Unit 2nd Floor870 Louisa St3BR,1BA$1.97
238 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1238 Elmwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
56 Fabyan Pl, Unit 2R56 Fabyan Pl3BR,1BA$1.95
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR,1BA$2.07
75 Union Pl, Unit B375 Union Pl1BR,1BA$1.98
50 Union Ave, Unit 150 Union Ave1BR,1BA$2.07
342 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 12342 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$1.96
510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2510 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$1.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union is at Sheridan Gardens listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Apartment is $1,550 at Sheridan Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union is starting from $1,900 at Westminster Arms.

What is the most affordable Union Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 921-923 Roosevelt St and starts from $2,495.

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