Cheap Homes for Rent in Union, NJ from $1,100 (13 Rentals)

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property at 240 Burkley Pl

$1,300

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240 Burkley Pl

UnionNJ07088

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property at 1968 Vauxhall Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1968 Vauxhall Rd

UnionNJ07083

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Union, NJ area range in price from $800 to $5,700 with an overall median price of $4,144. The three Union neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westminster at $1,100, Elizabeth River at $1,800, and Livingston at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Union Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westminster$2,900$1,10014
Elizabeth River$3,200$1,8009
Livingston$3,600$80051
Orchard Park$3,900$1,10045
Connecticut Farms$4,500$1,30027
Downtown Union$4,500$1,10033
Union Center Four Corners$4,500$1,30033
Union Center Gateway East$4,500$1,10035
Battle Hill$5,700$1,30021

Cheapest Available Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union, NJ is a Studio unit found at Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $1,284. Sheridan Gardens in the Westminster neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple GardensApartment 09SStudio,1BA$1,284
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Newly Renovated Apt Across from City Hall2 Rooms1BR,1BA$1,450
LidgerwoodA11BR,1BA$1,500
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft Model at 255 Tuscan in the in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Union apartment is the 861 Hobson St Model at 861 Hobson St, Unit 1 starting at $2,950 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Livingston 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.
255 Tuscan2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft2BR,2.5BA$2.20
861 Hobson St, Unit 1861 Hobson St3BR,1BA$1.97
The Cove at SpringfieldTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
The Villas$3.08/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
The Club at Autumn RidgeThe Birch2BR,2BA$2.32
Rose Garden - Your Gateway to Modern Living and Seamless NYC Commutes!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.11
The Grand at Penn1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Rosewood Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.27
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR,1BA$2.20
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union

What type of rentals are currently available in Union?

There are currently 1180 Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $9,095. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union ranging from $1,150 to $5,700.

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 $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,890.

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 $2,575 to $9,095, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,806.

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