Average Rent in Union, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Union, NJ Rents

Union rentals average $2,300 for a studio rental to $4,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $421 (19.45%) year-over-year from $2,163 to $2,583. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (3.64%) year-over-year from $1,833 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (10.29%) year-over-year from $2,267 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (8.41%) year-over-year from $2,675 to $2,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $435 (11.56%) year-over-year from $3,765 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 up by 18.61% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.14% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$2,583	$2,163 (19.45%)	$1,582 (63.31%)
1 BR	$3.15	$1,900	$1,833 (3.64%)	$1,546 (22.87%)
2 BR	$2.02	$2,500	$2,267 (10.29%)	$1,924 (29.92%)
3 BR	$2.00	$2,900	$2,675 (8.41%)	$2,038 (42.33%)
4+ BR	$2.30	$4,200	$3,765 (11.56%)	$3,450 (21.74%)

Historical Rents in Union, NJ

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Top Cities Near Union

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Union. The average rent in Union is currently $2,800 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 $2,300, 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 $4,400 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 26.09% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.39% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Union, NJ are about 10.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.33% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Union, NJ in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Elizabeth, NJ	N/A	$1,700	$2,163	$2,300
Newark, NJ	$1,975	$2,075	$2,100	$2,300
East Orange, NJ	$1,700	$1,963	$2,600	$2,300
Garfield, NJ	N/A	$1,775	$2,200	$2,375
Bayonne, NJ	$2,275	$2,047	$2,524	$2,500
Jersey City, NJ	$2,826	$2,700	$2,700	$2,800
Union City, NJ	$1,850	$2,150	$2,800	$2,800
West New York, NJ	$1,700	$2,550	$3,025	$2,825
Hoboken, NJ	$3,056	$3,250	$3,950	$3,610
New York, NY	$3,535	$4,200	$5,100	$4,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Union

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near Union. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Washington Heights, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 49 total neighborhoods in or near Union, NJ in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Union, NJ is currently around $4,488 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,488. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Union's average rent, which is only $2,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Union, The Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,700 per month. Whereas, at $7,950 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Union. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,625	$3,000	$3,288	$3,250
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,300	$2,200	$2,790	$3,250
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,373	$2,750	$3,200	$3,395
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,850	$3,400	$3,400
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,642	$2,998	$3,200	$3,450
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,975	$3,089	$3,195	$3,495
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,850	$3,350	$3,499
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,800	$2,873	$3,719	$3,675
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,323	$3,954	$6,000	$3,952
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$2,863	$3,400	$5,500	$4,000
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,421	$4,255	$6,011	$4,264
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,405	$6,165	$4,295
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,598	$4,500	$6,450	$4,370
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,200	$6,200	$4,488
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,034	$5,876	$4,495
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,644	$4,270	$6,695	$4,545
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,350	$5,650	$4,566
East Village, New York, NY	$2,738	$3,673	$4,595	$4,650
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$2,765	$3,445	$4,495	$4,700
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,665	$4,509	$4,650	$4,714
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$3,590	$4,800	$5,013	$4,770
West Village, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,200	$6,750	$4,800
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,803	$4,100	$5,339	$4,995
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,288	$4,500	$6,898	$4,995
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,560	$5,000	$6,865	$5,000
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,880	$5,430	$7,795	$5,200
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,444	$5,589	$8,401	$5,667
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,200	$4,400	$6,550	$5,750
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,815	$5,086	$5,675	$6,395
Tribeca, New York, NY	$4,425	$5,895	$7,295	$6,800

Top Counties Near Union

There are a total of 49 counties located by Union, NJ. Some of these counties include Essex, NJ, Hudson, NJ, and Morris, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Essex, NJ. It's average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,595, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Union, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Union, NJ is 5.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Union, NJ is 31.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Union, NJ is 17.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 7 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Essex, NJ	$1,950	$2,000	$2,473	$2,500
Hudson, NJ	$2,428	$2,530	$2,700	$2,800
Morris, NJ	$1,750	$2,000	$2,900	$3,100
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,525	$2,595	$2,975	$3,200
Somerset, NJ	N/A	$1,950	$2,925	$3,350
Kings, New York, NY	$3,475	$3,952	$4,000	$3,950
New York, NY	$3,593	$4,334	$5,595	$4,595

Top Zipcodes Near Union

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Union, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,368.

The following chart 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	$3,650	$4,200	$5,763	$4,530
10003, New York, NY	$3,553	$4,800	$5,110	$5,350
10019, New York, NY	$3,458	$4,295	$6,407	$4,695
10009, New York, NY	$2,625	$3,695	$4,532	$4,595
10128, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,300	$5,670	$4,100
10038, New York, NY	$3,535	$4,510	$6,350	$4,500
10022, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,500	$5,558	$4,500
10005, New York, NY	$3,665	$4,567	$6,540	$4,334
10011, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,500	$6,895	$4,550
10010, New York, NY	$4,050	$4,798	$5,495	$5,500

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 $2,800. 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 3 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 $1,925 and an average price per square feet of $3.15. There are a total of 44 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 $2.02. There are a total of 82 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 0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Union, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Union, NJ is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.