Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union Township, NJ from $1,183 (71 Rentals)

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Larchmont Manor
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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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Normandy Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Village

2109-2109 Morris 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 $1,205. Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community in the Livingston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union Township apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple GardensApartment 06LStudio, 1BA$1,205
Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior CommunitySG-11BR, 1BA$1,525
Edgar GardensEdgar Gardens ApartmentsStudio, 1BA$1,595
Sunrise Village Apartments!StudioStudio, 1BA$1,595
Chilton Hall ApartmentsChilton Hall - 1 BR 146-A11BR, 1BA$1,652
Cambridge Manor$3.14/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,695
747 Valley Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,725
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,790
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR, 1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Township, NJ

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Township area is the $1.75 price per square foot 012 2 Bedroom 2 Bath + Den Model at The Madison at Elizabeth in the Downtown Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Union Township apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Cove at Springfield in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood starting at $3,125 with a $2.48 price per square foot. 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.
The Madison at Elizabeth012 2 Bedroom 2 Bath + Den2BR, 2BA$1.75
The Cove at SpringfieldTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$2.48
Springfield Gardens2B32BR, 2BA$2.65
34 North Ave W, Unit 2R34 North Ave W3BR, 1BA$2.33
Summit HillOne Bed One Bath1BR, 1BA$2.58
Short Hills Village Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.59
22 Cottage1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.50
Westminster ArmsA Unit1BR, 1BA$2.20
Chilton Hall ApartmentsChilton Hall-1 BR 135-C11BR, 1BA$2.39
Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior CommunitySG-11BR, 1BA$2.18

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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 $1,205.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Township Apartment is $1,525 at Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community.

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.

What is the most affordable Union Township Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Union Township Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springfield Gardens and starts from $4,400.

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