Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union Township, NJ from $1,000 (72 Rentals)

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Schaefer Gardens
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Schaefer Gardens

35 Sumner AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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Larchmont Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Larchmont Manor

2730-2746 Morris AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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Stuyvesant Plaza
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Stuyvesant Plaza

1255 Stuyvesant AveUnion Township, NJ 07083

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Union Township, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Township Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union Township, NJ is a Studio unit found at Maple Gardens in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood priced from $1,099. Sheridan Gardens in the Westminster neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union Township apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple GardensApartment 07LStudio,1BA$1,099
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Edgar GardensEdgar Gardens ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,595
Stiles ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,608
Watson ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,618
Cambridge Manor$2.77/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Lockwood VillageONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,680
Linden Arms, LLC1 Bedroom/1 Bath - Eat In Kitc1BR,1BA$1,715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Township, NJ

As of May 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Township area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft Model at 255 Tuscan in the in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Union Township apartment is the Spruce Model at Springfield Gardens starting at $3,700 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Wychwood 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.
255 Tuscan2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft2BR,2.5BA$2.20
Springfield GardensSpruce2BR,3BA$2.56
34 North Ave W, Unit 2R34 North Ave W3BR,1BA$2.33
24 Springfield AveLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
The Metropolitan2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.30
The James2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.48
Rose Garden - Your Gateway to Modern Living and Seamless NYC Commutes!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.05
Short Hills Village Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.47
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR,1BA$2.20
519 Monroe Ave, Unit elmora519 Monroe Ave1BR,1BA$2.34

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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 Maple Gardens listed at $1,284.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Township Apartment is $1,399 at Maple Gardens.

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 $1,800 at Monroe Gardens.

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