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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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Felicia Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Felicia Village

1006 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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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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Union, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Union, NJ area range in price from $850 to $10,221 with an overall median price of $4,620. The three Union neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Orchard Park at $850, Westminster at $1,250, and Downtown Union at $1,150. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Union Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Orchard Park$3,060$850182
Westminster$3,950$1,25086
Downtown Union$4,400$1,150102
Livingston$4,400$850219
Union Center Gateway East$4,400$850100
Elizabeth River$4,636$1,28565
Union Center Four Corners$4,663$1,150172
Connecticut Farms$5,230$1,150132
Battle Hill$6,845$1,75059

Cheapest Available Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at 913-915 Grove St in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $1,000. Monroe Garden in the Dayton Weequahic Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
913-915 Grove St2 Beds2BR,$1,000
Monroe GardenStudio on Watson Ave1BR,1BA$1,145
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union area is the $1.04 price per square foot 19 Chapman Pl Model at 19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place in the in the Upper Irvington neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Union apartment is the 434 S 5th St Model at 434 S 5th St, Unit 434 S 5th St starting at $3,200 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Peterstown 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.
19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place19 Chapman Pl4BR,2BA$1.04
434 S 5th St, Unit 434 S 5th St434 S 5th St3BR,1.5BA$1.60
810 Adams Ave, Unit 2810 Adams Ave3BR,2BA$1.61
729 Linden Ave, Unit 729 Linden #2fl729 Linden Ave3BR,2BA$1.75
The Madison at Elizabeth012 2 Bedroom 2 Bath + Den2BR,2BA$1.81
109 Cummings St, Unit 1109 Cummings St2BR,1BA$1.25
293-295 Weequahic Ave4 Bed, 1 Bath4BR,1BA$1.70
43 Frederick Ter, Unit 2nd Floor43 Frederick Ter3BR,1BA$1.92
17 Edwin Plz, Unit 117 Edwin Plz2BR,1BA$1.80
49 Fabyan Pl, Unit 3R49 Fabyan Pl3BR,1BA$1.78

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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 $1,145 at Monroe Garden.

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 $1,000 at 913-915 Grove St.

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