
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union Neighborhood of Union, NJ from $800 (47 Rentals)
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2563 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 2

300 Concord Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

300 Concord Ave

7 Bashford Ave

1181 Morris Ave

604 Chestnut St

2211 Morris Ave, Unit 1

1181 Morris Ave
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308 Ohio St

1968 Vauxhall Rd

1023 Voorhees St

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348 Boyden Ave, Unit 3

Rutgers Arms

747 Valley Apartments

The Crossings at Union

6 Oswald Pl

Art Deco Charm in the Heart of Downtown
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78 Berkshire Pl, Unit 2

32 Rosehill Pl

Normandy Village

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350 Sheridan Ave

Vermella Union

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90 Millburn Ave, Unit 1

120 Paine Ave

32 Greene Terrace

Felicia Village
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999 Stuyvesant Ave

Colonial Village

977 Stuyvesant Avenue

Hilltop Senior

700 Chancellor Ave

130 Mill Rd

Grande Apartments

Union Square Apartments

Schaefer Gardens
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Dayna Commons

Wyoming Villas Apartments

Larchmont Manor

Townley Garden Apartments

97 Coolidge St

54 Wolf Pl

Stuyvesant Plaza

204 Baltimore Ave

Maplewood Lofts
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SKG Living at River Park in Union

64 40th St
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 | $2,081 | $1,395 | $2,291 |
| Downtown Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $1,000 | $3,940 |
| Downtown Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,125 | $1,800 | $4,880 |
| Downtown Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,946 | $2,199 | $4,800 |
| Downtown Union 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,018 | $2,699 | $5,806 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Union Neighborhood of Union, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Union Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Union area of Union, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Rutgers Arms priced from $1,550. The Crossings at Union has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Union apartments for rent in Union, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Arms | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Crossings at Union | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Normandy Village | 1 Bedroom Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| Vermella Union | S5 - Vermella Union | Studio,1BA | $2,091 |
| Titan Union Luxury Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,192 |
| Sol at Vermella Union | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,291 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Maplewood | Maplewood | 1BR,1BA | $2,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union, NJ
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Union area is the $1.59 price per square foot 32 Union Pl Model at 32 Union Pl, Unit 2FL in the in the Livingston neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Downtown Union apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Summit starting at $3,850 with a $2.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Union Pl, Unit 2FL | 32 Union Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Summit | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 255 Tuscan | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.20 |
| 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 |
| 68 Prospect Ave, Unit Prospect Deluxe | 68 Prospect Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 348 Boyden Ave, Unit 3 | 348 Boyden Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| Rutgers Arms | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Union?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Union is at Vermella Union listed at $2,091.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Union Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Union Apartment is $1,550 at Rutgers Arms.
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 $1,800 at Rutgers Arms.
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