Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union Township, NJ from $700 (67 Rentals)

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Union Township, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Township Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Township, NJ

As of August 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Township area is the $0.22 price per square foot 17 Hanford St Model at 17 Hanford St, Unit 1 in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Union Township apartment is the 1117 Chestnut St Model at 1117 Chestnut St, Unit 1 starting at $2,900 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Downtown Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Township apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17 Hanford St, Unit 117 Hanford St3BR,1BA$0.22
1117 Chestnut St, Unit 11117 Chestnut St3BR,2BA$0.95
19 Chapman Pl, Unit 19 Chapman Place19 Chapman Pl3BR,2BA$1.00
287 Perry Ave, Unit #2287 Perry Ave3BR,1BA$1.10
729 Linden Ave, Unit 729 Linden #2fl729 Linden Ave3BR,2BA$1.75
293-295 Weequahic Ave4 Bed, 1 Bath4BR,1BA$1.70
56 Durand Pl, Unit 156 Durand Pl4BR,1BA$1.63
307 Amity St, Unit amity307 Amity St1BR,1BA$1.80
76 Union Ave76 Union AveStudio ,1BA$1.92
53 Park Pl, Unit One room53 Park Pl1BR,0.5BA$1.17

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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 Cheap Union Township Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union Township?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union Township is at Sheridan Gardens listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Township Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Township Apartment is $1,445 at 130 Mill Rd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union Township Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union Township is starting from $1,900 at Westminster Arms.

What is the most affordable Union Township Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Union Township Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 921-923 Roosevelt St and starts from $2,495.

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