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Apartments For Rent By Owner in Union City, NJ

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  1. 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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  2. Building Photo - 316 2nd St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    316 2nd St Unit B

    316 2nd St, Union City, NJ 07087
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  3. 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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  4. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,300

    1100 Adams St Unit 313

    1100 Adams St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
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  5. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,900+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,250+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900 - $3,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900 - $3,250

    1001 Boulevard E

    1001 Boulevard E, Weehawken, NJ 07086
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  6. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    311 Park Ave

    311 Park Ave, Weehawken, NJ 07086
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  7. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,300

    3714 Kennedy Blvd Unit 3

    3714 Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ 07087
  8. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,950 - $3,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,950 - $3,250

    4610 Kennedy Blvd

    4610 Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ 07087
  9. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,375
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,375
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,375

    233 Cambridge Ave Unit 1

    233 Cambridge Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
  10. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,650

    4007 Gehr Pl

    4007 Gehr Pl, North Bergen, NJ 07047
  11. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,450

    47 47th St Unit Apt 6

    47 47th St, Weehawken, NJ 07086

Union City at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,583
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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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Education

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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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Frequently asked questions about renting in Union City, NJ

What are the average rent costs in Union City, NJ?

The average rent in Union City, NJ is $1,583.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Union City, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Union City, NJ is $1,153.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ is $1,583.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ is $2,131.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ is $2,211.

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