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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ

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Apartments Under $700

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a red brick apartment building with white siding and trees
    369
    1 day ago

    136 Pine Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
    1 BED $1,017
    2 BEDS $1,209+
    3 BEDS $1,397+

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a green logo with the word community investors strategies
    184
    1 day ago

    80 Magnolia Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
    1 BED $1,228
    2 BEDS $1,471
    3 BEDS $1,672
  • a large apartment building with red brick and tan siding
    148
    1 day ago

    225 Second Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
    1 BED $1,229
    2 BEDS $1,480

Apartments Under $1,700

Apartments Under $2,100

Apartments Under $2,200

  • a living room with a couch and a television
    38
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    1000 Central Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090
    1 BED $2,120+
    2 BEDS $2,575+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    51
    Today

    2 Vermella Way, Union, NJ 07083
    STUDIO $2,206+
    1 BED $2,334+
    2 BEDS $3,203+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
    46
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    81 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
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    2 BEDS $2,625+
  • front view of an apartment building with a walkway and grass
    17
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    24 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
    1 BED $2,695
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  • a rendering of a new apartment building planned for a parking lot
    117
    1 day ago

    450 Irvington Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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  • a green logo with the word community investors strategies
    103
    1 day ago

    450 Irvington Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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Getting around in Union County, NJ

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62 /100
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Walk Score®: 78, Bike Score®: 62

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union County, NJ?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,650 and $7,119.

How many cheap rentals are available in Union County, NJ on RentCafe?

There are 64 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Union County, NJ were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Union County, NJ?

The average Union County, NJ cheap apartment size is 921 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Union County, NJ?

Cheap apartments in Union County, NJ are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Union County, NJ?

A cheap apartment in Union County, NJ offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Union County, NJ? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Union County, NJ has never been easier. We feature 69 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Union County, NJ average. What is a cheap rent in Union County, NJ? The average apartment rent in Union County is $2,376 per month so any rental south of $1,901 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Union County, NJ rents go as low as $650/mo.

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