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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Union, NJ area range in price from $850 to $9,195 with an overall median price of $5,621. The three Union neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Elizabeth River at $1,525, Westminster at $1,350, and Livingston at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Union Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Elizabeth River$2,999$1,52513
Westminster$3,999$1,35039
Livingston$4,225$850221
Connecticut Farms$6,500$1,52559
Downtown Union$6,500$1,52572
Orchard Park$6,500$1,45075
Union Center Four Corners$6,500$1,52572
Union Center Gateway East$6,500$1,52571
Battle Hill$6,872$1,62559

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 $1,285. 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 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Williams Court Apartment2 Rooms1BR,1BA$1,450
Linden Arms, LLCStudio - LargeStudio,1BA$1,490
LidgerwoodA11BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ

As of July 22, 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 Two Bedroom Model at The Cove at Springfield starting at $3,125 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Union Center Four Corners 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
The Cove at SpringfieldTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.48
Avalon UnionB22BR,2BA$2.47
The Club at Autumn RidgeThe Birch2BR,2BA$2.32
Floral Gardens$2.39/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
The James2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.48
The Grand at Penn1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Short Hills Village Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.47
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR,1BA$2.20
Chilton Hall ApartmentsChilton Hall-1 BR 135-C11BR,1BA$2.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union

What type of rentals are currently available in Union?

There are currently 1173 Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,285 to $9,195. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union ranging from $1,150 to $8,000.

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 $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,772.

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 $9,195, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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