Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Union City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Union City, NJ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,595/month. Renters today are paying $118 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Union City runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a small total rental inventory of 70 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Union City sit around $2,400/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,800/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,500/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,500/month.
What you'll pay
Apartments make up 89.2% of total rentals, renting at a median of $2,600/month, while houses rent at a median of $3,075/month. This reflects the dominant apartment market in Union City.
Median rent
Median rent in Union City
$2,595/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Union City is $2,595 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $695 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union City
70
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same 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 $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Union City run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,400 |  22% |  28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | 18% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 58% | 21% |
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 | $2,600 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,075 | 17% | - | |
Rooms | $1,175 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
58%
Last year
21%
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
$2,600
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,075
Last 30 days
17%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,175
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
37%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Union City, NJ is 4% higher than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.
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3%$2,195
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2%$2,300
17%$2,402
16%$2,750
3%$2,345
10%$2,159
6%$2,350
9%$2,495
2%$3,150
12%$3,075
9%Discover rentals in Union City, NJ
4d ago
1215 Summit Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
309 6th St, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1202 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
1202 Bergenline AvenueApt 14 #14, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
416 2nd St #1, Union City, NJ 07087
3 beds
2 baths
$6,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
1306 Central Ave #2nd, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$3,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
3d ago
1415 Manhattan Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500–$4,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
5d+ ago
4401 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4603 Hudson Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
620 8th St, Union City, NJ 07087
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3401 Park Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
309 6th St, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
704 Palisade Ave #2, Union City, NJ 07087
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
$4,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
404 46th St #3, Union City, NJ 07087
3 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
404 46th St #2, Union City, NJ 07087
3 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
708 8th St #1, Union City, NJ 07087
3 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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 $2,595 per month as of September 12, 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 remained the same since last year.
How does Union City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Union City is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 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 $104,000/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).