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

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property at 1968 Vauxhall Rd

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1968 Vauxhall Rd

UnionNJ07083

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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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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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Stuyvesant Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stuyvesant Plaza

1255 Stuyvesant AveUnion Township, NJ 07083

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Elizabeth River, Union, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elizabeth River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elizabeth River area of Union, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Rutgers Arms priced from $1,550. Titan Union Luxury Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,239. Here are the most affordable Elizabeth River apartments for rent in Union, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1,550
Titan Union Luxury Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,239
Eagle Rock Apartments at MaplewoodMaplewood1BR,1BA$2,320
Centurion Union Center1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elizabeth River, NJ

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elizabeth River 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 Elizabeth River apartment is the 2214 Halsey St Model at 2214 Halsey St, Unit 2214 Halsey St #1 starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Livingston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elizabeth River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
32 Union Pl, Unit 2FL32 Union Pl3BR,1BA$1.59
2214 Halsey St, Unit 2214 Halsey St #12214 Halsey St3BR,1BA$2.60
864 Rosemont Ave N, Unit 2864 Rosemont Ave N3BR,1BA$2.80
Eagle Rock Apartments at MaplewoodMaplewood1BR,1BA$2.58
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1.94
Titan Union Luxury Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.84
Centurion Union CenterK: 11,13,15,17,191BR,1BA$3.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elizabeth River Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elizabeth River Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elizabeth River Apartment is $1,550 at Rutgers Arms.

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