
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Battle Hill Neighborhood of Union, NJ from $1,000 (55 Rentals)
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2563 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 2

300 Concord Ave

300 Concord Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

7 Bashford Ave

604 Chestnut St

901 Stuyvesant Ave.

254 Montclair Ave

1023 Adams Ave

1023 Adams Ave
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1968 Vauxhall Rd

531 Clubhouse Ct

Millburn on Main

747 Valley Apartments

6 Oswald Pl

Short Hills Gardens

Art Deco Charm in the Heart of Downtown

Avalon Maplewood

Short Hills Village Apartment Homes

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350 Sheridan Ave
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90 Millburn Ave, Unit 1

General Greene Village Apartment Homes

Baltusrol Apartments

510 Millburn Avenue Apartments

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80 Myrtle Ave, Unit 2

Short Hills Club Village

Centurion Union Center

Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments

42 N 21st St

30 Boyden Pkwy
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356 Carnegie Pl, Unit 1

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Maplewood

1133-1133Stuyvesant Stuyvesant Ave.

Centurion Union Center

Mountainview Gardens

COLUMBIA COURT, LLC

34 Main St

19 Rosedale Ave

Millburn Mews

Carina Court
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Dayna Commons

Wyoming Villas Apartments

Larchmont Manor

Stuyvesant Plaza

Maplewood Lofts

Normandy Village

Walker Court

Titan Union Luxury Apartments

28 Beechwood Pl

Centurion Union Center
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Battle Hill, Union, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Battle Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Studio Apartments | $2,062 | $1,900 | $2,225 |
| Battle Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,494 | $1,000 | $4,650 |
| Battle Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,608 | $1,900 | $8,275 |
| Battle Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,568 | $2,800 | $9,095 |
| Battle Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,678 | $3,550 | $5,806 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Battle Hill Neighborhood of Union, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Battle Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Battle Hill area of Union, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Short Hills Gardens priced from $1,995. Normandy Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable Battle Hill apartments for rent in Union, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Hills Gardens | 1 Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Normandy Village | 1 Bedroom Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| General Greene Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 634 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,052 |
| Short Hills Village Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| 510 Millburn Avenue Apartments | One Bedroom Junior | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Titan Union Luxury Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,239 |
| Avalon Maplewood | A6-755 | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Battle Hill, NJ
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Battle Hill area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Summit in the in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Battle Hill apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft Model at 255 Tuscan starting at $3,300 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Battle Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 255 Tuscan | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.20 |
| 861 Hobson St, Unit 1 | 861 Hobson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Cove at Springfield | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| 6 Menzel Ave, Unit 2 | 6 Menzel Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Villas | $3.08/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Club at Autumn Ridge | The Birch | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| 1059 Brighton St, Unit 1st floor | 1059 Brighton St | 3BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Short Hills Village Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 350 Sheridan Ave | 350 Sheridan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBattle Hill, Union, NJ
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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Battle Hill Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Battle Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Battle Hill is Short Hills Gardens which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Battle Hill costs $5,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Battle Hill?
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 2 regular apartments in Battle Hill 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 Battle Hill?
Cheap apartments in Battle Hill have an average cost of $103 which is $5,392 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Battle Hill.
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