Average Rent in Union, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Union, NJ Rents

Union rentals average $1,625 for a studio rental to $3,999 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $30 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $160 (10.25%) year-over-year from $1,565 to $1,725. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (8.73%) year-over-year from $1,908 to $2,075. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (7.14%) year-over-year from $2,333 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (4.05%) year-over-year from $2,883 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $383 (-8.36%) year-over-year from $4,583 to $4,200. 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 down by 41.19% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.91% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.33% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.60	$1,725	$1,565 (10.25%)	$2,075 (-16.87%)
1 BR	$34.31	$2,075	$1,908 (8.73%)	$1,920 (8.09%)
2 BR	$29.84	$2,500	$2,333 (7.14%)	$2,423 (3.20%)
3 BR	$28.48	$3,000	$2,883 (4.05%)	$2,800 (7.14%)
4+ BR	$26.64	$4,200	$4,583 (-8.36%)	$3,958 (6.11%)

Historical Rents in Union, NJ

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Top Cities Near Union

There are a total of 18 cities nearby Union. The average rent in Union is currently $2,469 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Passaic, NJ, with an average rent of $2,175, 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 $4,970 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 1.54% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.08% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Union, NJ are about 6.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.50% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near Union, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Passaic, NJ	$1,600	$1,801	$2,129	$2,175
Kearny, NJ	$25	$1,748	$2,275	$2,250
Newark, NJ	$2,550	$1,725	$2,100	$2,300
Elizabeth, NJ	$1,600	$1,700	$2,000	$2,400
East Orange, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,400	$2,400
Clifton, NJ	$1,800	$1,750	$2,275	$2,400
Garfield, NJ	$55,000	$1,800	$2,200	$2,450
Jersey City, NJ	$2,889	$2,350	$2,273	$2,488
New Brunswick, NJ	$1,100	$1,872	$2,400	$2,495
Bayonne, NJ	$2,315	$2,499	$3,260	$2,582

Top Neighborhoods Near Union

There are a total of 66 neighborhoods in or near Union. Some of these neighborhoods include Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, and Bushwick. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 66 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 $4,834 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,834. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Union's average rent, which is only $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Union, Jackson Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,513 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
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,390	$4,200	$3,600
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,968	$3,460	$4,675	$3,770
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,124	$3,500	$3,895	$3,900
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,854	$3,250	$3,995	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,600	$3,495	$4,000
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,200	$4,961	$4,173
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,410	$5,700	$4,550
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,414	$6,471	$4,565
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,495	$6,540	$4,598
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,582	$7,050	$4,600
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,588	$6,895	$4,675
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,849	$5,350	$7,669	$4,994
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,700	$5,995	$5,000
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,035	$4,905	$7,550	$5,088
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,082	$5,000	$5,700	$5,090
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,198	$5,490	$6,935	$5,195
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,000	$7,900	$5,250
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,995	$8,000	$5,395
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,270	$5,410	$7,995	$5,450
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,950	$4,800	$5,995	$5,495
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,495	$5,100	$7,900	$5,600
West Village, New York, NY	$5,100	$5,500	$6,950	$5,675
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$4,926	$5,454	$5,887	$5,698
East Village, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,500	$5,995	$5,850
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,520	$6,250	$10,095	$6,019
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,578	$4,495	$7,695	$6,100
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,963	$7,995	$6,150
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,800	$6,975	$12,995	$6,475
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,600	$9,900	$6,995
Tribeca, New York, NY	$5,999	$6,999	$8,295	$7,999

Top Counties Near Union

There are a total of 9 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 $3,250. 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 $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,495, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Union, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Union, NJ is 47.69% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Union, NJ is 5.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Union, NJ is 14.00% 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	$1,800	$2,000	$2,450	$2,500
Hudson, NJ	$2,383	$2,000	$2,400	$2,500
Middlesex, NJ	$1,850	$1,900	$2,500	$2,750
Somerset, NJ	$2,400	$2,100	$2,650	$2,800
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,729	$3,250	$3,550	$3,250
Morris, NJ	$1,775	$2,000	$2,850	$3,300
Queens, New York, NY	$3,501	$3,750	$4,316	$3,800
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,150	$5,198	$4,260
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,250	$7,156	$5,495

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 $5,035.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,678. That's at least $98 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Union, NJ is $4,913 per month. Or in other words, $89 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,713 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	$3,925	$5,250	$6,859	$5,400
10019, New York, NY	$3,830	$4,831	$6,550	$5,100
10003, New York, NY	$4,500	$6,075	$6,995	$6,400
10009, New York, NY	$3,199	$5,101	$5,750	$5,750
10038, New York, NY	$4,263	$5,375	$6,935	$5,298
11201, New York, NY	$3,667	$4,463	$6,495	$4,777
10025, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,600	$5,400	$5,020
10005, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,517	$7,245	$4,920
10036, New York, NY	$3,837	$4,997	$7,000	$5,250
10014, New York, NY	$5,350	$5,990	$6,995	$5,650

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 $2,700. 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 $1,625 and an average price per square feet of $29.60. There are a total of 12 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $34.31. There are a total of 121 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $29.84. There are a total of 203 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 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Union, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Union, NJ is around $2,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.