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  2. Building Photo - 2308 Kerrigan Ave
    6 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$850

    2308 Kerrigan Ave Unit Room Rental

    2308 Kerrigan Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
  3. Building Photo - 1309 6th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,250

    1309 6th St

    1309 6th St, North Bergen, NJ 07047
  11. Building Photo - 901 Grand Ave
    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

    901 Grand Ave Unit A3

    901 Grand Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07047
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  13. Building Photo - 520 34th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800

    520 34th St

    520 34th St, Union City, NJ 07087
  17. Building Photo - 1317 44th St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    1317 44th St Unit 2R

    1317 44th St, North Bergen, NJ 07047
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  18. Building Photo - 64 Irving St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    64 Irving St Unit 303

    64 Irving St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
  19. Building Photo - 728 29th St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,900

    728 29th St

    728 29th St, Union City, NJ 07087
  20. Building Photo - 411 51st St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900

    411 51st St

    411 51st St, West New York, NJ 07093
  24. Building Photo - 1700 Kennedy Blvd
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,975

    1700 Kennedy Blvd Unit 11

    1700 Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ 07087
  27. Building Photo - 620 38th St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    620 38th St

    620 38th St, Union City, NJ 07087
  28. Building Photo - 691 Boulevard E
    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

    691 Boulevard E Unit 1

    691 Boulevard E, Weehawken, NJ 07086
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  29. Building Photo - 207 39th St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,000

    207 39th St

    207 39th St, Union City, NJ 07087
  41. Building Photo - 121 20th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    121 20th St Unit Apartment 1

    121 20th St, Union City, NJ 07087
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Union City at a Glance

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$1,589
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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
625 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
865 Students
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Emerson Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
999 Students
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Colin Powell Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
721 Students
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Washington Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
776 Students

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