Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union Neighborhood of Union, NJ from $800 (15 Rentals)

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Schaefer Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Schaefer Gardens

35 Sumner AveUnion, NJ 07083
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Felicia Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Felicia Village

1006 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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999 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave

999 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Colonial Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Village

44 Paine AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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977 Stuyvesant Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

977 Stuyvesant Avenue

977-983 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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700 Chancellor Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

700 Chancellor Ave

700 Chancellor AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Grande Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grande Apartments

220-254 W Sumner AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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130 Mill Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

130 Mill Rd

130 Mill RdIrvington, NJ 07111
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Downtown Union, Union, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Union area of Union, NJ is a Studio unit found at Sol at Vermella Union priced from $1,921. Vermella Union has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,943. Here are the most affordable Downtown Union apartments for rent in Union, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sol at Vermella UnionS1Studio,1BA$1,921
Vermella UnionS5 - Vermella UnionStudio,1BA$1,943
Normandy Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,020
Eagle Rock Apartments at MaplewoodMaplewood1BR,1BA$2,080
Avalon MaplewoodA1V-6391BR,1BA$2,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union, NJ

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Union area is the $1.12 price per square foot 7 Sager Pl Model at 7 Sager Pl, Unit 2R in the in the Livingston neighborhood starting from $2,235. The second greatest value Downtown Union apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Summit starting at $3,650 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7 Sager Pl, Unit 2R7 Sager Pl3BR,1BA$1.12
The Summit2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.37
Titan Union Luxury Apartments1 Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$2.60
1793 Springfield Ave, Unit A1793 Springfield Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
144 S Durand Pl, Unit 1L144 S Durand Pl3BR,2BA$2.30
596 Chestnut St, Unit E596 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$2.50
304 E Webster Ave, Unit B304 E Webster Ave1BR,1BA$2.57
75 Union Pl, Unit B375 Union Pl1BR,1BA$1.98
977 Chancellor Ave, Unit B2977 Chancellor Ave1BR,1BA$2.15
50 Union Ave, Unit 150 Union AveStudio ,1BA$2.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Union, Union, NJ

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Union, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Union Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Union?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Union is at Sol at Vermella Union listed at $1,921.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Union Apartment is $2,020 at Normandy Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Union Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Union is starting from $2,295 at The Crossings at Union.

What is the most affordable Downtown Union Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vermella Union and starts from $3,921.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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