
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Center Gateway East Neighborhood of Union, NJ from $800 (38 Rentals)
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300 Concord Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

7 Bashford Ave

604 Chestnut St

2211 Morris Ave, Unit 1

1023 Voorhees St

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348 Boyden Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

22 Bedford Terrace

Rutgers Arms
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Monroe Gardens

747 Valley Apartments

The Crossings at Union

Vermella Union

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44 Oberlin St, Unit 3rd Floor, Unit 3rd Floor

Chestnut Station

32 Rosehill Pl

Normandy Village
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350 Sheridan Ave

Felicia Village

999 Stuyvesant Ave

Colonial Village

Hilltop Senior

977 Stuyvesant Avenue

700 Chancellor Ave

130 Mill Rd

Grande Apartments
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Stiles Arms

Larchmont Manor

Townley Garden Apartments

331 Elmora Avenue

97 Coolidge St

Stuyvesant Plaza

204 Baltimore Ave
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Maplewood Lofts

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Union Center Gateway East, Union, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Center Gateway East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Center Gateway East Studio Apartments | $2,004 | $1,395 | $2,316 |
| Union Center Gateway East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,550 | $3,940 |
| Union Center Gateway East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,129 | $1,525 | $4,880 |
| Union Center Gateway East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,799 | $2,000 | $3,950 |
| Union Center Gateway East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,749 | $3,550 | $5,949 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Union Center Gateway East Neighborhood of Union, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Union Center Gateway East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Center Gateway East area of Union, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Rutgers Arms priced from $1,550. Stiles Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,608. Here are the most affordable Union Center Gateway East apartments for rent in Union, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Arms | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Stiles Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,608 |
| 331 Elmora Avenue | 1 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Crossings at Union | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Vermella Union | S8 - Vermella Union Phase II | Studio,1BA | $1,898 |
| Chestnut Station | 1 BR new Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Normandy Village | 1 Bedroom Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| SKG Living at River Park in Union | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Center Gateway East, NJ
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Center Gateway East area is the $1.10 price per square foot 7 Sager Pl Model at 7 Sager Pl, Unit 2R in the in the Livingston neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Union Center Gateway East apartment is the 32 Union Pl Model at 32 Union Pl, Unit 2FL starting at $2,700 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Livingston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Center Gateway East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sager Pl, Unit 2R | 7 Sager Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 32 Union Pl, Unit 2FL | 32 Union Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Summit | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 255 Tuscan | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.20 |
| The Cove at Springfield | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| 6 Menzel Ave, Unit 2 | 6 Menzel Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 348 Boyden Ave, Unit 3 | 348 Boyden Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| Rutgers Arms | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 350 Sheridan Ave | 350 Sheridan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Center Gateway East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Union Center Gateway East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Center Gateway East is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Center Gateway East?
The cheapest apartment in Union Center Gateway East is Rutgers Arms which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Union Center Gateway East costs $4,749.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union Center Gateway East?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Union Center Gateway East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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