
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union Neighborhood of Union, NJ from $1,395 (34 Rentals)


7 Bashford Ave

604 Chestnut St

1023 Adams Ave

1023 Adams Ave

1023 Voorhees St

7 Frederick Terrace

71 Laventhal Ave
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Rutgers Arms

10 McGotty Pl

747 Valley Apartments

The Crossings at Union

6 Oswald Pl

Kathryn Commons

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350 Sheridan Ave

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90 Millburn Ave, Unit 1
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Avalon Maplewood

999 Stuyvesant Ave

977 Stuyvesant Avenue

700 Chancellor Ave

130 Mill Rd

Union Square Apartments

Schaefer Gardens

Grande Apartments
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259-279 40th St

Wyoming Villas Apartments

Colonial Village

Felicia Village

Larchmont Manor

Townley Garden Apartments

54 Wolf Pl

Stuyvesant Plaza
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Normandy Village
Downtown Union, Union, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Union?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Union Studio Apartments | $2,100 | $2,003 | $2,233 |
Downtown Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,344 | $1,395 | $4,040 |
| Downtown Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,056 | $1,900 | $4,980 |
| Downtown Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $2,150 | $4,050 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Union, Union, NJ
Ranked #2
Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Union, Union, NJ
Burnet Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Union Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Union?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Union is under $2,223.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Union?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Union is Rutgers Arms which is listed at $1,525, while the average apartment in Downtown Union costs $4,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Union?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Union have an average cost of $121 which is $4,029 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Union.
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