Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Center Gateway East Neighborhood of Union, NJ from $800 (38 Rentals)

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1023 Voorhees St

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Felicia Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Felicia Village

1006 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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999 Stuyvesant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Stuyvesant Ave

999 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Colonial Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Village

44 Paine AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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Hilltop Senior
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Senior

280 Park PlIrvington, NJ 07111
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977 Stuyvesant Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

977 Stuyvesant Avenue

977-983 Stuyvesant AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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700 Chancellor Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

700 Chancellor Ave

700 Chancellor AveIrvington, NJ 07111
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130 Mill Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

130 Mill Rd

130 Mill RdIrvington, NJ 07111
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Grande Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grande Apartments

220-254 W Sumner AveRoselle Park, NJ 07204
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Schaefer Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Schaefer Gardens

35 Sumner AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
Senior Living
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Stiles Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stiles Arms

181 Stiles StElizabeth, NJ 07208
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Larchmont Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Larchmont Manor

2730-2746 Morris AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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331 Elmora Avenue
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

331 Elmora Avenue

331 Elmora AveElizabeth, NJ 07208
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Stuyvesant Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stuyvesant Plaza

1255 Stuyvesant AveUnion Township, NJ 07083

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Maplewood Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Lofts

1585 Springfield AveMaplewood, NJ 07040

Union Center Gateway East, Union, NJ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1,550
Stiles ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,608
331 Elmora Avenue1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,800
The Crossings at Union1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,850
Vermella UnionS8 - Vermella Union Phase IIStudio,1BA$1,898
Chestnut Station1 BR new Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Normandy Village1 Bedroom Elite1BR,1BA$1,999
SKG Living at River Park in UnionStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7 Sager Pl, Unit 2R7 Sager Pl3BR,1BA$1.10
32 Union Pl, Unit 2FL32 Union Pl3BR,1BA$1.59
The Summit2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
255 Tuscan2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft2BR,2.5BA$2.20
The Cove at SpringfieldTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.58
6 Menzel Ave, Unit 26 Menzel Ave3BR,1BA$2.50
348 Boyden Ave, Unit 3348 Boyden AveStudio ,1BA$1.64
Rutgers Arms1BR1BR,1BA$1.94
350 Sheridan Ave350 Sheridan Ave1BR,1BA$2.50

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Union Center Gateway East, Union, NJ

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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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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