Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Union City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Union City, NJ rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,550/month. Renters today are paying $58 more per month on average than last year, continuing a modest upward trend since the trough in September 2024.
Compared to national trends
Union City runs 32.1% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the higher-priced tier of rental markets with 79 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Union City sit around $2,715/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,950/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,650/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,050/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,000/month. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Union City
$2,550/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Union City is $2,550 per month as of July 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $620 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union City
79
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,550, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Union City run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,715 | 27% | 80% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 |  7% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $2,650 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,050 | 4% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 2% | 7% |
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 | $2,550 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 35% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,715
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
80%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
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
$2,550
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
35%
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
32%higher than the national median
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Union City, NJ is 2% lower than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.
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4%$2,350
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13%$2,200
11%$2,485
1%$2,650
10%$2,675
29%Discover rentals in Union City, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
500 New York Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
1 bed
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
3612 New York Ave #5, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
23h ago
309 6th St, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
1716 Bergenline Ave #6, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1415 Manhattan Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$3,890
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
Available May 13
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Union City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Union City
4905 Park Ave #4D, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,450
Condo for rent
1d ago
1415 Manhattan Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$3,890
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
2501 West St #1F, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 10
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
Available May 13
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Union City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
380 MOUNTAIN RD #608, Union City, NJ 07087-7310
1 bed
1 bath
$2,780
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
4 beds
0 baths
$3,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
810 West St, Union City, NJ 07087
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
23h ago
309 6th St, Union City, NJ 07087
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
810 West St, Union City, NJ 07087
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
906 20th St #1, Union City, NJ 07087
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
12h ago
510 10th St, Union City, NJ 07087
Studio
1 bath
$1,600
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 $2,550 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Union City?
Average rent prices in Union City have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Union City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Union City is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $620 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 $102,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Union City average around $2,030/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,690/month.
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).