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Union, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union, NJ

Pricing Updated: 12/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Union, NJ area range in price from $750 to $8,795 with an overall median price of $3,899. The three Union neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Elizabeth River at $1,100, Connecticut Farms at $1,000, and Union Center Four Corners at $1,000. 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$2,550$1,10017
Connecticut Farms$2,995$1,00077
Union Center Four Corners$2,995$1,00094
Orchard Park$3,043$1,00099
Downtown Union$3,069$1,00095
Westminster$3,500$1,32546
Livingston$4,250$750169
Union Center Gateway East$5,000$1,00090
Battle Hill$7,695$1,00084

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. Newly Renovated Apt Across from City Hall in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285
Newly Renovated Apt Across from City Hall2 Rooms1BR,1BA$1,395
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Monroe GardenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Edgar GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ

As of December 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union area is the $1.86 price per square foot 2 Bed +Den Model at THE GRAND AT MORRIS in the in the Westminster neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Union apartment is the 406 Westminster Avenue Apt 213 Model at The Westminster starting at $2,400 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Westminster 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.
THE GRAND AT MORRIS2 Bed +Den2BR,2BA$1.86
The Westminster406 Westminster Avenue Apt 2132BR,2.5BA$1.82
Rose Garden - Your Gateway to Modern Living and Seamless NYC Commutes!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
213 Broad St2A2BR,1BA$2.09
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR,1BA$2.07
960-962 Grove St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.27
342 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 1342 Stuyvesant Ave1BR,1BA$2.23
510 Stuyvesant Ave, Unit 2510 Stuyvesant AveStudio ,1BA$2.09
519 Monroe Ave, Unit elmora519 Monroe Ave1BR,1BA$2.29
1144 E Grand St, Unit 3001144 E Grand StStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union

What type of rentals are currently available in Union?

There are currently 1196 Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $8,795. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union ranging from $1,100 to $5,450.

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 $1,100 to $5,450 with an average monthly rent of $2,500.

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 $1,975 to $8,795, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,150.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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