
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ from $1,284 (39 Rentals)


Maple Gardens

Westminster Towers Apartments

Sheridan Gardens

Linden Arms, LLC

Cambridge Manor

Stiles Manor

Watson Apartments
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Chestnut Station

Village Court

South Orange Apartments

Meridia Roselle Park 10

Avion

Avalon Maplewood

Vermella Union

Vinty

Jersey Walk
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Turtle Village

Stuyvesant Gardens Irvington

292 Wainwright St

47 Watson Ave

Ivy Hill Park Apartments

Stuyvesant Gardens

Felicia Village

653-663 N Broad St

Colonial Village
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Amsterdam Gardens

1100-1127 Sheridan Ave

325 Cherry St

112 Westfield Ave

Rainbow Gardens

North Salem Terrace

Grande Apartments

775 N Broad St

Stiles Arms
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Concord Apartments

Hayes House

SKG Living at River Park in Union
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 | $1,815 | $1,284 | $2,512 |
| Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,398 | $1,000 | $4,650 |
| Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,344 | $1,800 | $8,275 |
| Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,164 | $2,575 | $9,095 |
| Union 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,806 | $5,806 | $5,806 |
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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 $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union?
The cheapest apartment in Union is Maple Gardens which is listed at $1,284, while the average apartment in Union costs $4,561.
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 10 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 $114 which is $4,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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