Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Union City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Union City, NJ rent rose 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,700/month. Renters today are paying $200 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Union City runs 42.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier markets with a total of 74 rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Union City rent for $2,470/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,925/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,750/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,000/month, with 2-bedroom units representing the largest share of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Union City
$2,700/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Union City is $2,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union City
74
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Union City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Union City, NJ
Average rent prices in Union City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Union City, NJ
Rent prices in Union City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Union City is $2,637, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Union City run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,697.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,470 | 33% | 83% | |
1 bedroom | $1,925 | 7% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 3% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 27% | 14% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Union City, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,637 | No Change | 6% | |
Condos | $2,772 | 18% | 5% | |
Houses | $3,400 | 15% | 19% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,470
Last 30 days
33%
Last year
83%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
14%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Union City, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,637
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,772
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Union City, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Union City, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Union City and Carteret by all bedroom counts and property types.
Union City
42%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Union City, NJ is 10% higher than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$2,725
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5%$2,495
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5%$2,250
5%$2,168
16%$2,300
10%$2,495
6%$2,800
12%$2,625
3%Discover rentals in Union City, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
400 Mountain Rd #B, Union City, NJ 07087
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
6h ago
309 6th St, Union City, NJ 07087
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1215 Summit Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1202 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Union City
3800 Kennedy Blvd #1, Union City, NJ 07087
Studio
1 bath
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
5d+ ago
1415 Manhattan Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$3,610
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
123 44th St, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300–$3,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
4401 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1415 Manhattan Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$3,610
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
413 9th St #504, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
6h ago
309 6th St, Union City, NJ 07087
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
3401 Park Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
310 Palisade Ave #2, Union City, NJ 07087
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
4529 Cottage Pl, Union City, NJ 07087
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
3401 Park Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
310 28th St #3, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$2,317
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
22h ago
3343 Park Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
812 New York Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Union City, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Union City rental market.
How much is rent in Union City?
The average rent in Union City is $2,700 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Union City?
Average rent prices in Union City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Union City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Union City is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Union City?
To comfortably afford rent in Union City, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Union City?
January offers the lowest rents in Union City, running about 6% below October prices, which see the highest rents of the year. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).