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  2. Building Photo - 242 46th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    242 46th St Unit Ground Floor

    242 46th St, Union City, NJ 07087
  7. Building Photo - 529 54th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,725

    529 54th St

    529 54th St, West New York, NJ 07093
  8. Building Photo - 710 Blvd East
    1 BED
    $1,725+
    3 BEDS
    $4,800+

    710 Blvd East

    710 Boulevard E, Weehawken, NJ 07086
  14. Building Photo - 5307 Palisade Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,795

    5307 Palisade Ave Unit 102B

    5307 Palisade Ave, West New York, NJ 07093
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  16. Building Photo - 513 9th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    513 9th St Unit 1st floor front

    513 9th St, Union City, NJ 07087
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  18. Building Photo - 819 24th St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,800

    819 24th St

    819 24th St, Union City, NJ 07087
  22. Building Photo - 41 Leonard St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    41 Leonard St Unit First Floor #1

    41 Leonard St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
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  25. Building Photo - 148 37th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    148 37th St Unit 3A

    148 37th St, Union City, NJ 07087
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  26. Building Photo - 214 48th St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    214 48th St

    214 48th St, Union City, NJ 07087
  28. Building Photo - 303 Park Ave
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,978
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,978
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,978

    303 Park Ave Unit SecondFloor

    303 Park Ave, Weehawken, NJ 07086
  31. Building Photo - 2106 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Blvd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    2106 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Blvd Unit 31

    2106 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ 07087
  32. Building Photo - 311 19th St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    311 19th St Unit Basement

    311 19th St, Union City, NJ 07087
  35. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,000

    207 39th St

    207 39th St, Union City, NJ 07087
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Union City at a Glance

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Union City, NJ Apartments for Rent

Union City perches atop the Palisades in Hudson County, delivering sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline while keeping its own distinct character shaped by waves of German and Cuban immigration. Once the "Embroidery Capital of the United States" and nicknamed "Havana on the Hudson," this densely populated spot has long been an affordable gateway to the New York metro area. If you're hunting for apartments for rent in Union City, you'll discover everything from studios averaging around $1,145 to spacious three-bedroom units, with many apartment communities just a short walk from Bergenline Avenue, one of New Jersey's longest and busiest commercial corridors.

Renting in Union City means easy access to Manhattan through nearby bus routes and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system, making it a smart choice for commuters who want lower housing costs than neighboring Hoboken or Weehawken. The city's compact two-square-mile footprint puts most amenities within reach, including the diverse restaurants, bakeries, and specialty shops along Bergenline Avenue that showcase the area's strong Latin American heritage. Local parks like Washington Park and Elysian Park give you green space for recreation, while cultural venues including the Park Performing Arts Center keep entertainment close by. With average one-bedroom rents around $1,588, Union City brings you metropolitan proximity and cultural richness at a more accessible price point than many surrounding Hudson County communities.

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Jose Marti STEM Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
664 Students
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Union City High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,025 Students
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Union Hill Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
849 Students
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Emerson Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,001 Students
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Colin Powell Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
721 Students

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