Average Rent in Union, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Union, NJ Rents

Union rentals average $5,450 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,588, or roughly $27 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $4,063 (292.79%) year-over-year from $1,388 to $5,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (6.54%) year-over-year from $1,783 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (5.11%) year-over-year from $2,283 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $492 (18.67%) year-over-year from $2,633 to $3,125. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (0.84%) year-over-year from $3,967 to $4,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 95.34% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.47% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.69% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.15% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$5,450	$1,388 (292.79%)	$2,125 (156.47%)
1 BR	$28.42	$1,900	$1,783 (6.54%)	$1,948 (-2.48%)
2 BR	$28.80	$2,400	$2,283 (5.11%)	$2,397 (0.14%)
3 BR	$26.52	$3,125	$2,633 (18.67%)	$2,783 (12.28%)
4+ BR	$21.18	$4,000	$3,967 (0.84%)	$3,925 (1.91%)

Historical Rents in Union, NJ

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Top Cities Near Union

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Union. The average rent in Union is currently $2,560 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Newark, NJ, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Union, NJ is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,895 per month.

Let's compare Union, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Union, NJ is 68.81% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.81% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Union, NJ are about 11.93% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.56% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Union, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,250	$1,500	$1,895	$2,000
Kearny, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,150	$2,150
Jersey City, NJ	$2,907	$2,500	$2,175	$2,350
Garfield, NJ	$1,550	$1,800	$2,250	$2,400
New Brunswick, NJ	$1,100	$1,750	$2,350	$2,550
Hackensack, NJ	N/A	$1,888	$2,675	$2,550
Bayonne, NJ	$2,300	$2,595	$3,400	$2,569
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,125	$2,698	$3,000
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,850	$1,975	$2,725	$3,300
New York, NY	$3,900	$4,670	$6,153	$4,895

Top Neighborhoods Near Union

There are a total of 65 neighborhoods in or near Union. Some of these neighborhoods include Crown Heights, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Bushwick. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 65 total neighborhoods in or near Union, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Union, NJ is currently around $4,750 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Union's average rent, which is only $2,588. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Union, Jackson Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,550 per month. Whereas, at $7,999 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Union. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,000	$3,404	$4,590	$3,800
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,499	$4,195	$3,850
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,985	$3,300	$3,900	$3,974
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,843	$3,400	$3,995	$3,995
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,275	$4,200	$4,000
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,521	$3,622	$3,695	$4,000
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,390	$6,400	$4,453
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,599	$4,435	$6,295	$4,495
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,531	$6,750	$4,536
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,579	$4,575	$6,795	$4,575
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,600	$7,000	$4,675
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,195	$7,999	$4,875
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,895	$4,900	$7,998	$4,948
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,720	$4,600	$6,400	$4,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,500	$8,200	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,138	$5,042	$5,832	$5,045
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,180	$5,377	$7,200	$5,165
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,583	$4,950	$7,650	$5,200
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,300	$7,434	$5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,928	$4,743	$6,095	$5,513
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$5,391	$6,241	$5,543
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,450	$5,495	$8,225	$5,587
East Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,195	$5,998	$5,625
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,351	$4,495	$5,995	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,475	$5,995	$9,745	$6,000
West Village, New York, NY	$4,650	$5,850	$6,995	$6,295
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,752	$5,995	$7,973	$6,295
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,938	$6,500	$8,255	$6,300
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,800	$6,675	$6,300	$6,996
Tribeca, New York, NY	$6,499	$7,358	$8,295	$7,999

Top Counties Near Union

There are a total of 10 counties located by Union, NJ. Some of these counties include Essex, NJ, Hudson, NJ, and Middlesex, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,073. That's roughly around $34 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Essex, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,366. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,395, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Union, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Union, NJ is 54.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Union, NJ is 32.11% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Union, NJ is 34.32% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Essex, NJ	$2,028	$2,100	$2,400	$2,366
Hudson, NJ	$2,315	$2,150	$2,350	$2,488
Middlesex, NJ	$1,785	$1,900	$2,500	$2,700
Somerset, NJ	N/A	$1,970	$2,600	$2,950
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,086	$2,738	$3,498	$3,071
Morris, NJ	N/A	$2,125	$2,950	$3,075
New Rochelle, NY	$2,650	$2,762	$4,024	$3,180
Queens, New York, NY	$3,527	$3,719	$4,350	$3,775
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,575	$4,132	$5,000	$4,245
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,195	$7,000	$5,395

Top Zipcodes Near Union

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Union, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,893.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,774. That's at least $94 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Union, NJ is $4,598 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,751 per month. Which comes out to $86 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Union, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10016, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,195	$7,200	$5,413
10019, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,695	$6,995	$4,995
10003, New York, NY	$4,325	$5,600	$6,995	$5,850
10009, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,395	$5,995	$5,625
10038, New York, NY	$4,031	$5,530	$7,230	$5,485
11201, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,400	$6,495	$4,750
10025, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,318	$4,995	$4,826
10005, New York, NY	$4,262	$5,165	$7,600	$4,886
10036, New York, NY	$4,240	$5,375	$7,565	$5,600
10014, New York, NY	$5,100	$5,995	$7,495	$6,295

Frequently Asked Questions - Union Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Union, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Union, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,588. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Union, NJ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Union, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in Union, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $5,450. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Union.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Union, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $28.42. There are a total of 17 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Union.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Union, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $28.80. There are a total of 31 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Union.

How have rent prices in Union, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Union, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 2.93%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Union, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Union, NJ is around $2,070/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.