Average Rent in Union, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Union, NJ Rents

Union rentals average $1,460 for a studio rental to $4,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $29 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $64 (4.98%) year-over-year from $1,281 to $1,345. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $109 (6.07%) year-over-year from $1,791 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-2.13%) year-over-year from $2,350 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $349 (13.17%) year-over-year from $2,650 to $2,999. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,380 (62.30%) year-over-year from $3,820 to $6,200. 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 9.48% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.08% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.19% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 43.66% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,345	$1,281 (4.98%)	$2,079 (-35.31%)
1 BR	$30.81	$1,900	$1,791 (6.07%)	$1,950 (-2.56%)
2 BR	$25.09	$2,300	$2,350 (-2.13%)	$2,382 (-3.43%)
3 BR	$27.27	$2,999	$2,650 (13.17%)	$2,808 (6.79%)
4+ BR	$36.38	$6,200	$3,820 (62.30%)	$4,117 (50.61%)

Historical Rents in Union, NJ

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Top Cities Near Union

There are a total of 10 cities nearby Union. The average rent in Union is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Newark, NJ, with an average rent of $2,100, 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 $4,850 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 21.40% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.89% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Union, NJ are about 16.30% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.06% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near Union, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$1,950	$1,600	$1,950	$2,100
Garfield, NJ	N/A	$1,650	$2,200	$2,500
Hackensack, NJ	$1,773	$1,955	$2,700	$2,500
New Brunswick, NJ	$1,895	$1,873	$2,450	$2,550
Jersey City, NJ	$2,968	$2,843	$2,650	$2,600
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,650	$2,750	$3,000	$3,000
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,550	$1,950	$2,875	$3,200
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,750	$2,350	$2,600	$3,200
New Rochelle, NY	N/A	$2,873	$3,000	$3,398
New York, NY	$3,800	$4,635	$6,202	$4,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Union

There are a total of 65 neighborhoods in or near Union. Some of these neighborhoods include Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, and West Harlem. 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 $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Union, Jackson Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $8,750 average rent per month, Two Bridges 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	$3,250	$3,395	$3,800	$3,600
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,249	$3,500	$4,200	$3,650
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,616	$3,695	$3,700
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,500	$3,750	$3,850
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,473	$3,775	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,557	$3,775	$4,200
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,385	$6,295	$4,350
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,425	$6,495	$4,501
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,639	$4,608	$6,500	$4,595
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,575	$6,795	$4,700
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,503	$6,877	$4,750
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,450	$6,495	$4,750
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,326	$7,100	$4,800
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,925	$4,998	$7,598	$4,850
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,900	$5,296	$5,000
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,811	$6,750	$5,036
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,111	$5,393	$7,360	$5,205
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,880	$5,000	$7,495	$5,285
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$5,000	$7,567	$5,332
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,070	$4,793	$6,475	$5,482
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,285	$5,625	$8,450	$5,630
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,000	$8,365	$5,700
East Village, New York, NY	$4,100	$4,295	$6,495	$5,900
West Village, New York, NY	$4,625	$5,650	$7,495	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,450	$6,126	$9,790	$6,195
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,123	$4,495	$5,995	$6,245
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,095	$5,275	$6,166	$6,350
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$6,297	$7,468	$6,944
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,497	$5,995	$8,000	$7,148
Tribeca, New York, NY	$6,033	$7,000	$8,495	$7,995

Top Counties Near Union

There are a total of 12 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 $3,220. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Essex, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,313. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,475, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Union, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Union, NJ is 58.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Union, NJ is 38.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Union, NJ is 39.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Essex, NJ	$1,495	$1,850	$2,350	$2,313
Hudson, NJ	$2,315	$2,400	$2,650	$2,600
Middlesex, NJ	$1,723	$1,900	$2,500	$2,700
Staten Island, New York, NY	$2,400	$2,723	$3,426	$3,000
Somerset, NJ	N/A	$1,950	$2,600	$3,200
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,750	$2,350	$2,600	$3,200
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,524	$2,800	$3,452	$3,239
Queens, New York, NY	$3,495	$3,600	$4,244	$3,675
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,579	$4,100	$4,995	$4,200
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,125	$6,995	$5,475

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 $4,932.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,698. That's at least $92 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Union, NJ is $4,580 per month. Or in other words, $89 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,573 per month. Which comes out to $85 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	$5,094	$7,295	$5,302
10019, New York, NY	$3,895	$4,635	$7,140	$4,945
10003, New York, NY	$4,375	$5,460	$6,995	$5,800
10009, New York, NY	$3,848	$4,395	$6,320	$6,100
10038, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,550	$7,200	$5,415
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,495	$6,495	$4,700
10025, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,373	$5,285	$4,625
10005, New York, NY	$4,114	$5,025	$7,600	$4,918
10036, New York, NY	$3,959	$5,125	$7,527	$5,395
10014, New York, NY	$4,960	$5,825	$7,495	$5,950

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 $2,500. 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 $1,460. There are a total of 2 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 $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $30.81. There are a total of 15 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $25.09. There are a total of 30 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Union, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Union, NJ is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.