Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Union Neighborhood of Union, NJ from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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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 130 Mill Rd priced from $1,445. Normandy Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable Downtown Union apartments for rent in Union, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
130 Mill Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,445
Normandy Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Avalon MaplewoodA4V-6911BR,1BA$2,047

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union, NJ

As of August 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Union area is the $1.90 price per square foot 4 BR Model at Art Deco Charm in the Heart of Downtown in the in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Downtown Union apartment is the 56 Durand Pl Model at 56 Durand Pl, Unit 1 starting at $2,445 with a $1.63 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.
Art Deco Charm in the Heart of Downtown4 BR4BR,2BA$1.90
56 Durand Pl, Unit 156 Durand Pl4BR,1BA$1.63
The Villas$2.85/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09
280 PARK PLACE2A & 2B2BR,2BA$2.22
Titan Union Luxury Apartments1 Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$2.64
901 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 1A901 Stuyvesant Ave2BR,1BA$2.44
90 Millburn Ave, Unit 190 Millburn Ave1BR,1BA$2.53
304 E Webster Ave, Unit B304 E Webster Ave1BR,1BA$2.57
130 Mill Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.22
76 Union Ave76 Union AveStudio ,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Union, Union, NJ

Ranked #2

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Union

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Union?

There are currently 192 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Union, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $6,633. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Union ranging from $1,200 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Union?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Union ranges from $1,200 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,774.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Union?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Union range from $2,200 to $4,302, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,445.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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