1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Union Township, NJ (107 Rentals)

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Union Township, NJ Local Guide

Largest Available Union Township 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Union Township, NJ is found at The Madison at Elizabeth in the Downtown Elizabeth neighborhood and is 993 square feet priced from $2,250. Parkside at Westfield in the Wychwood neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 985 square feet and currently listed start at $3,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Union Township:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Madison at Elizabeth010 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den993 Sq Ft$2,250
Parkside at Westfield$3.42/sq.ft. - One Bedroom985 Sq Ft$3,395
VintyA5974 Sq Ft$2,651
Avalon MaplewoodA17-942965 Sq Ft$2,665
Riverfront At Cranford Station$3.16/sq.ft. - 1A950 Sq Ft$3,000
The Villas$2.85/sq.ft. - One Bedroom840 Sq Ft$2,390
Spring Mill Manor$2.93/sq.ft. - E784 Sq Ft$2,295
Rose Garden1BR/1.0BA600 Sq Ft$1,900

Cheapest Available Union Township 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Union Township, NJ is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,445 at 130 Mill Rd in the Livingston neighborhood. The second most affordable Union Township 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Monroe Garden starting at $1,485 in the Dayton Weequahic Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Union Township is currently $2,388. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Union Township:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
130 Mill Rd1 Bed 1 Bath$1,445
Monroe GardenOne Bedroom$1,485
Sheridan Gardens1 Bedroom$1,550

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Getting Around Union Township, NJ

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Union Township Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Union Township with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Union Township is at 130 Mill Rd listed at $1,445.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Union Township Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Union Township is $2,388.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Union Township Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Union Township is a 993 square feet unit starting from $2,250 at The Madison at Elizabeth.

What is the average size for Union Township 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Union Township is currently 717 sq ft.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.