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Highlights

  • In-unit washer and dryer
  • Separate formal dining room
  • No smoking
  • New flooring throughout

Location

547 42nd St #2, Union City, NJ 07087, USA
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Property Overview

547 42nd Street, Unit 2 presents as a strong rental option with an 8.5/10 overall Zumper rating, combining excellent value, top-tier amenities, and a highly rated location. It also stands out for in-unit laundry, a separate formal dining room, new flooring throughout, a no-smoking policy, 15 photos, and a work-from-home-friendly setting with quiet surroundings, natural light, and multiple internet options.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elevator
  • Extra storage

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

547 42nd Street, Unit 22 bed1 bath1,800 sqftBeautifully Renovated 1,800 Sq Ft Oversized 2-Bedroom. The apartment features a brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new flooring throughout, traditional radiator heat, energy-efficient mini-split air conditioning, and an in-unit washer and dryer. The spacious floor plan includes two bedrooms, a large living room, a separate formal dining room, and a large laundry room with additional flex space—ideal for a home office, hobby area, or extra storage. Apartment Features Completely renovated throughout Brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances New flooring Traditional radiator heat Energy-efficient mini-split air conditioning In-unit washer and dryer Two spacious bedrooms Large living room Separate formal dining room Large laundry room with bonus flex space Bright, airy rooms with abundant natural light Overnight off-street parking included (Parking is available overnight only and is not available during daytime business hours.) Approximate Room Sizes Living Room: 19'9" × 17'0" Dining Room: 12'6" × 13'0" Kitchen: 9'0" × 14'0" Laundry/Flex Room: 8'6" × 11'3" Primary Bedroom: 13'0" × 16'6" Second Bedroom: 9'6" × 15'3" Conveniently located with easy access to New York City, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, parks, and major highways. Lease Terms Monthly rent: $2,995 Available immediately One-year lease minimum One-and-a-half months’ security deposit required Renters insurance required before move-in Second-floor walk-up; no elevator Utilities Owner pays: Water and sewer Tenant pays: Gas, electricity, and internet/Wi-Fi Rental Requirements Stable employment and verifiable income Credit, background, employment, and rental-history verification No smoking No pets We hope to find tenants who will appreciate the quality of this newly renovated apartment and enjoy calling it home for years to come.

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Amenities for 547 42nd Street, Unit 2

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningDryer
Water

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange/Oven
Refrigerator

Building

Business CenterElevator
Laundry SharedOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

Building details

Property details

Year built1900
Lease terms12+ months

About 547 42nd Street, Unit 2

HomeApartments in Union City 547 42nd Street, Unit 2

Beautifully Renovated 1,800 Sq Ft Oversized 2-Bedroom. The apartment features a brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new flooring throughout, traditional radiator heat, energy-efficient mini-split air conditioning, and an in-unit washer and dryer. The spacious floor plan includes two bedrooms, a large living room, a separate formal dining room, and a large laundry room with additional flex space—ideal for a home office, hobby area, or extra storage. Apartment Features Completely renovated throughout Brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances New flooring Traditional radiator heat Energy-efficient mini-split air conditioning In-unit washer and dryer Two spacious bedrooms Large living room Separate formal dining room Large laundry room with bonus flex space Bright, airy rooms with abundant natural light Overnight off-street parking included (Parking is available overnight only and is not available during daytime business hours.) Approximate Room Sizes Living Room: 19'9" × 17'0" Dining Room: 12'6" × 13'0" Kitchen: 9'0" × 14'0" Laundry/Flex Room: 8'6" × 11'3" Primary Bedroom: 13'0" × 16'6" Second Bedroom: 9'6" × 15'3" Conveniently located with easy access to New York City, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, parks, and major highways. Lease Terms Monthly rent: $2,995 Available immediately One-year lease minimum One-and-a-half months’ security deposit required Renters insurance required before move-in Second-floor walk-up; no elevator Utilities Owner pays: Water and sewer Tenant pays: Gas, electricity, and internet/Wi-Fi Rental Requirements Stable employment and verifiable income Credit, background, employment, and rental-history verification No smoking No pets We hope to find tenants who will appreciate the quality of this newly renovated apartment and enjoy calling it home for years to come.


Year Built: 1900

547 42nd Street, Unit 2 is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 3 internet service provider options nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 547 42nd Street, Unit 2 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 1800 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Extra storage
In-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.2 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 0.6 miles away

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Rent trends in Union City

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Union City
A table of studio rental data trends in Union City
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,456
December 2024$1,400
January 2025$1,662
February 2025$2,081
March 2025$2,195
April 2025$1,950
May 2025$1,605
June 2025$1,756
July 2025$1,410
August 2025$1,359
September 2025$1,350
October 2025$1,350
January 2026$1,550
February 2026$1,575
March 2026$1,612
April 2026$1,787
May 2026$1,380
June 2026$1,750
July 2026$1,950
August 2026$1,780
September 2026$1,706
October 2026$1,806

Schools near 547 42nd Street, Unit 2

George Washington School

3905 new york ave

union city, NJ, 7087

PK, K-6Public
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Jefferson School

3400 palisade ave

union city, NJ, 7087

PK, K-4Public
B-

Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education

2200 kennedy blvd

union city, NJ, 7087

PK, KPublic
B

Anna L. Klein School

301 69th st

guttenberg, NJ, 7093

PK, K-8Public
C

Polk Street School

7111 polk st

north bergen, NJ, 7047

K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Union City near 547 42nd St #2

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 547 42nd St #2, Union City

Groceries

10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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