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Apartments under $1,800 for Rent in Union City, NJ

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  5. Building Photo - 500 Central Ave
    1 BED, 0.5 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    500 Central Ave Unit 719

    500 Central Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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
  9. 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

    42 49th St Unit 3

    42 49th St, Weehawken, NJ 07086
  10. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    474 Central Ave Unit 1

    474 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
  11. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,775
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,775
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,775

    5114 Palisade Ave Unit 15

    5114 Palisade Ave, West New York, NJ 07093
  16. Building Photo - 53 Cooper Pl
    1 BED
    $985+
    2 BEDS
    $1,200+

    53 Cooper Pl

    53 Cooper Pl, Weehawken, NJ 07086

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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

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Grades 9-12
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Union City High School

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Grades 9-12
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Union Hill Middle School

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Emerson Middle School

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Colin Powell Elementary School

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