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property at 1181 Morris Ave
$2,200 - $2,850
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1181 Morris Ave

UnionNJ07083
property at 1181 Morris Ave
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200
Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1181 Morris Ave

UnionNJ07083
property at 936 Stuyvesant Ave.
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200
Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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936 Stuyvesant Ave.

UnionNJ07083

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Union, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Union, NJ area range in price from $800 to $9,195 with an overall median price of $2,514. The three Union neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Elizabeth River at $2,300, Livingston at $2,400, and Westminster at $2,455. 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$2,300$1,49521
Livingston$2,400$800198
Westminster$2,455$1,34025
Orchard Park$2,470$80086
Connecticut Farms$2,509$1,49573
Union Center Gateway East$2,532$1,42582
Union Center Four Corners$2,550$1,49578
Downtown Union$2,590$1,42579
Battle Hill$2,785$1,49583

Cheapest Available Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union, NJ is a Studio unit found at Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $1,090. Lidgerwood in the Peterstown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,090
LidgerwoodA11BR,1BA$1,500
Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior CommunitySG-11BR,1BA$1,525
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1,525
Edgar GardensEdgar Gardens ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,595
Sunrise Village Apartments!StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
BaywayB22BR,1BA$1,645
Chilton Hall ApartmentsChilton Hall - 1 BR 146-A11BR,1BA$1,652
Harwood Homes$3.14/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union area is the $2.27 price per square foot $2.27/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom - Deluxe Model at Floral Gardens in the in the Wychwood neighborhood starting from $2,960. The second greatest value Union apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Cove at Springfield starting at $3,125 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Union Center Four Corners 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.
Floral Gardens$2.27/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom - Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.27
The Cove at SpringfieldTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.48
The Club at Autumn RidgeThe Birch2BR,2BA$2.32
The Grand at Penn1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
22 Cottage1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR,1BA$2.20
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1.91
20 W Holly St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Chilton Hall ApartmentsChilton Hall-1 BR 135-C11BR,1BA$2.39
Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior CommunitySG-11BR,1BA$2.18

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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 Maple Gardens listed at $1,090.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Apartment is $1,500 at Lidgerwood.

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 $1,645 at Bayway.

What is the most affordable Union Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springfield Gardens and starts from $4,400.

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