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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Union Neighborhood of Union, NJ from $800 (53 Rentals)
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580 North Ave, Unit 206
580 North AveUnion, NJ 07083
240 Burkley Pl
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308 Ohio St
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1181 Morris Ave
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1968 Vauxhall Rd
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1860 Cider Mill Rd
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$1,350
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805 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3
805 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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$1,365
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348 Boyden Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3
348 Boyden AveMaplewood, NJ 07040
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1426 Springfield Ave, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor
1426 Springfield AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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747 Valley Apartments
747 Valley StMaplewood, NJ 07040
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$1,750 - $2,5001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Crossings at Union
1221 Magie Ave 30AUnion Township, NJ 07083
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$1,8002 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7
Rutgers Arms
391-419 Union AveIrvington, NJ 07111
6 Boyden Pkwy S
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1289 Springfield Ave
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$1,895 - $5,329Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vermella Union
2 Vermella WayUnion Township, NJ 07083
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$1,899 - $2,3691 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Normandy Village
2109-2109 Morris AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
32 Rosehill Pl
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$1,965 - $8,011Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sol at Vermella Union
4 Vermella WayUnion Township, NJ 07083
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350 Sheridan Ave
350 Sheridan AveKenilworth, NJ 07033
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$2,000 - $3,200Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
SKG Living at River Park in Union
1181 Morris AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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1127 Stuyvesant Ave., Unit 304
1127 Stuyvesant Ave.Irvington, NJ 07111
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45 N 21st St, Unit 2nd floor, Unit 2nd floor
45 N 21st StKenilworth, NJ 07033
120 Paine Ave
IrvingtonNJ07111
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$2,186 - $2,8921 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Centurion Union Center
968 Bonnel CtUnion Township, NJ 07083
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$2,195
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90 Millburn Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
90 Millburn AveMillburn, NJ 07041
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1128 Caldwell Ave, Unit Fl 2, Unit Fl 2
1128 Caldwell AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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999 Stuyvesant Ave
999 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Felicia Village
1006 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Colonial Village
44 Paine AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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977 Stuyvesant Avenue
977-983 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Hilltop Senior
280 Park PlIrvington, NJ 07111
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700 Chancellor Ave
700 Chancellor AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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130 Mill Rd
130 Mill RdIrvington, NJ 07111
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Grande Apartments
220-254 W Sumner AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Union Square Apartments
64 Union AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Schaefer Gardens
35 Sumner AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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Dayna Commons
295 Millburn AveMillburn, NJ 07041
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Wyoming Villas Apartments
206 Millburn AveMillburn, NJ 07041
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Larchmont Manor
2730-2746 Morris AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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Townley Garden Apartments
1407 Morris AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Stuyvesant Plaza
1255 Stuyvesant AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
97 Coolidge St
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Maplewood Lofts
1585 Springfield AveMaplewood, NJ 07040
64 40th St
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Walker Court
45 Morris AveSpringfield, NJ 07081
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Downtown Union, Union, NJ Local Guide
The Bergenline Ave station of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail line by Nightscream is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Union?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Union Studio Apartments | $1,943 | $1,350 | $2,100 |
| Downtown Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,417 | $1,675 | $3,840 |
| Downtown Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,099 | $1,450 | $4,780 |
| Downtown Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,192 | $2,230 | $5,278 |
| Downtown Union 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,033 | $3,550 | $6,517 |
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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 Studio unit found at Vermella Union priced from $1,897. Normandy Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,899. Here are the most affordable Downtown Union apartments for rent in Union, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Vermella Union | S5 - Vermella Union | Studio,1BA | $1,897 |
| Normandy Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
| Sol at Vermella Union | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,965 |
| SKG Living at River Park in Union | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Centurion Union Center | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,186 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union, NJ
As of April 16, 2026 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 $2,230. 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. |
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| 7 Sager Pl, Unit 2R | 7 Sager Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Summit | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 255 Tuscan | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.20 |
| 74 Burnett Ave, Unit Unit 1 | 74 Burnett Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 45 N 21st St, Unit 2nd floor | 45 N 21st St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| The Cove at Springfield | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 1426 Springfield Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 1426 Springfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 348 Boyden Ave, Unit 3 | 348 Boyden Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.61 |
| 350 Sheridan Ave | 350 Sheridan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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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 $1,897.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Union Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Union Apartment is $1,899 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 $2,169 at Normandy Village.
What is the most affordable Downtown Union Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Union and starts from $3,395.
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.
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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.