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Union, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Union, NJ area range in price from $750 to $9,515 with an overall median price of $3,692. The three Union neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Connecticut Farms at $1,385, Elizabeth River at $1,385, and Union Center Four Corners at $1,385. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Union Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Connecticut Farms$3,050$1,38556
Elizabeth River$3,060$1,38510
Union Center Four Corners$3,207$1,38576
Downtown Union$3,235$1,25073
Union Center Gateway East$3,237$95075
Orchard Park$3,400$95091
Westminster$3,500$90046
Livingston$3,500$750186
Battle Hill$7,045$1,65053

Cheapest Available Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union, NJ is a Studio unit found at Sheridan Gardens in the Westminster neighborhood priced from $1,250. Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
Linden Arms, LLCStudio - Efficiency KitchenStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union area is the $1.04 price per square foot 19 Chapman Pl Model at 19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place in the in the Upper Irvington neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Union apartment is the 434 S 5th St Model at 434 S 5th St, Unit 434 S 5th St starting at $3,200 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Peterstown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place19 Chapman Pl4BR,2BA$1.04
434 S 5th St, Unit 434 S 5th St434 S 5th St3BR,1.5BA$1.60
7 Sager Pl, Unit 2R7 Sager Pl3BR,1BA$1.12
810 Adams Ave, Unit 2810 Adams Ave3BR,2BA$1.61
729 Linden Ave, Unit 729 Linden #2fl729 Linden Ave3BR,2BA$1.75
The Madison at Elizabeth012 2 Bedroom 2 Bath + Den2BR,2BA$1.81
293-295 Weequahic Ave4 Bed, 1 Bath4BR,1BA$1.70
43 Frederick Ter, Unit 2nd Floor43 Frederick Ter3BR,1BA$1.92
56 Fabyan Pl, Unit 2R56 Fabyan Pl3BR,1BA$1.95
17 Edwin Plz, Unit 117 Edwin Plz2BR,1BA$1.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union

What type of rentals are currently available in Union?

There are currently 1303 Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ with pricing that ranges from $950 to $14,995. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union ranging from $1,150 to $8,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Union ranges from $1,150 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,329.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Union range from $1,900 to $8,495, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,150.

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