Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union Neighborhood of Union, NJ from $800 (48 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Union area of Union.

property at 1023 Adams Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1023 Adams Ave

UnionNJ07083
property at 1023 Voorhees St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 2

1023 Voorhees St

HillsideNJ07205
property at 10 McGotty Pl

$1,600 - $1,900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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10 McGotty Pl

IrvingtonNJ07111

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104 Burkley Pl, Unit 2A
$1,985
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$1,985
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$1,985
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 20

104 Burkley Pl, Unit 2A

104 Burkley PlVauxhall, NJ 07088
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999 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave

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

Felicia Village

1006 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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Hilltop Senior
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Senior

280 Park PlIrvington, 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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130 Mill Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

130 Mill Rd

130 Mill RdIrvington, 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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Schaefer Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Schaefer Gardens

35 Sumner AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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Dayna Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dayna Commons

295 Millburn AveMillburn, NJ 07041

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Larchmont Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Larchmont Manor

2730-2746 Morris AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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Normandy Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Village

2109-2109 Morris AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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Stuyvesant Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stuyvesant Plaza

1255 Stuyvesant AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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Maplewood Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Lofts

1585 Springfield AveMaplewood, NJ 07040

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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 1 Bed unit found at Rutgers Arms priced from $1,525. Vermella Union has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,904. Here are the most affordable Downtown Union apartments for rent in Union, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1,525
Vermella UnionS5 - Vermella UnionStudio,1BA$1,904
Crossings At Union1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Sol at Vermella UnionS1Studio,1BA$2,036
Eagle Rock Apartments at MaplewoodMaplewood1BR,1BA$2,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union, NJ

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Union area is the $0.84 price per square foot 83 Sheridan St Model at 83 Sheridan St, Unit 2 in the in the Livingston neighborhood starting from $2,200. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
83 Sheridan St, Unit 283 Sheridan St3BR,1BA$0.84
The Summit2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
255 Tuscan2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft2BR,2.5BA$2.20
The Cove at SpringfieldTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.48
Avalon UnionB22BR,2BA$2.42
The Club at Autumn RidgeThe Birch2BR,2BA$2.32
68 Prospect Ave, Unit Prospect Deluxe68 Prospect Ave4BR,1BA$2.32
68 Prospect Ave, Unit Prospect Pearl68 Prospect Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
Eagle Rock Apartments at MaplewoodMaplewood1BR,1BA$2.42
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1.91

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Downtown Union, Union, NJ

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Union. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,919.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Union Apartment is $1,525 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 $2,500 at Crossings At Union.

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