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property at 1181 Morris Ave
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1181 Morris Ave

UnionNJ07083
property at 936 Stuyvesant Ave.
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Union, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Union, NJ area range in price from $950 to $6,990 with an overall median price of $2,566. The three Union neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Elizabeth River at $2,125, Downtown Union at $2,500, and Orchard Park at $2,500. 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$2,125$1,4508
Downtown Union$2,500$95048
Orchard Park$2,500$95058
Union Center Four Corners$2,500$1,45046
Union Center Gateway East$2,500$95050
Connecticut Farms$2,550$1,45038
Livingston$2,629$95046
Westminster$2,650$95013
Battle Hill$3,000$1,80031

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 $999. Lidgerwood in the Peterstown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple GardensApartment 10MStudio,1BA$999
LidgerwoodA11BR,1BA$1,500
Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior CommunitySG-11BR,1BA$1,525
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1,525
Edgar GardensEdgar Gardens ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union area is the $2.27 price per square foot $2.27/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom - Deluxe Model at Floral Gardens in the in the Wychwood neighborhood starting from $2,960. The second greatest value Union apartment is the 2484 Seymour Ave Model at 2484 Seymour Ave, Unit First Floor starting at $3,100 with a $2.38 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.
Floral Gardens$2.27/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom - Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.27
2484 Seymour Ave, Unit First Floor2484 Seymour Ave3BR,2BA$2.38
The Cove at SpringfieldTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.48
The Club at Autumn RidgeThe Birch2BR,2BA$2.32
The Grand at Penn1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR,1BA$2.20
20 W Holly St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1.91
Chilton Hall ApartmentsChilton Hall-1 BR 135-C11BR,1BA$2.39
Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior CommunitySG-11BR,1BA$2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union

What type of rentals are currently available in Union?

There are currently 1172 Apartments for Rent in Union, NJ with pricing that ranges from $999 to $9,195. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union ranging from $1,150 to $6,990.

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 $6,990 with an average monthly rent of $2,928.

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 $3,100.

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