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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union County, NJ. 25 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $700 Apartments Under $1,100 Apartments Under $1,300 Apartments Under $1,600 Apartments Under $1,900 Apartments Under $2,100

Apartments Under $700

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a red brick apartment building with white siding and trees
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    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
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    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
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    225 Second Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
    1 BED $1,229
    2 BEDS $1,480

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a grey and blue apartment building with a black fence
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    1110-1112 Magnolia Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
    1 BED $1,550

Apartments Under $1,900

  • a living room with a leather couch and chairs and a table with a red chair
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    768-788 Hamilton Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
    1 BED $1,839+

Apartments Under $2,100

  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a refrigerator
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    17-19 N. Union Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
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    1 BED $2,099+
  • a living room with a table and a washing machine
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    84A Wabeno Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
    1 BED $2,159+
    2 BEDS $2,478+
  • a living room with a couch and a glass table
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    24 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
    1 BED $2,199
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  • an all white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    541 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
    1 BED $2,225
    2 BEDS $2,475+
  • 1023 Magnolia Ave 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    1023 Magnolia Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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  • a rendering of a new apartment building planned for a parking lot
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    450 Irvington Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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    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 $680 and $4,804.

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

There are 17 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Union County, NJ were last updated on 23 Feb 2026.

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

The average Union County, NJ cheap apartment size is 907 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 25 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 $2,352 per month so any rental south of $1,881 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Union County, NJ rents go as low as $680/mo.

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