Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Union City, NJ

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Union City, NJ is $2,612. This is +37%, or $711, higher than the national average.

$6.49

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,612

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

80

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Union City, NJ is $2,612. This is +37%, or $711, higher than the national average.

$6.49

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
72%
22%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

80%
20%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Union City, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Union City, NJ have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Union City, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in Union City, NJ is $2,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ costs about $2,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,612. Houses for rent in Union City, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,925

2%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,995

2%

16%

4 bedroom

$3,200

6%

38%

Studio

$2,300

18%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

38%

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.

Compare rent prices in Union City, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in Union City, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carteret, NJ.

Union City

Median rent price$2,612
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,574
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Union City, NJ is 1% higher than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Average rent in
Nearby cities

Explore rent trends in other markets

Carteret

$2,574

decreased by14%

Last year

City Of Orange

$2,350

N/A

Last year

Harrison

$2,575

increased by10%

Last year

Kearny

$2,100

increased by1%

Last year

Linden

$2,292

decreased by4%

Last year

Maplewood

$2,850

increased by6%

Last year

Nutley

$2,277

decreased by18%

Last year

Plainfield

$1,937

increased by2%

Last year

Roselle

$2,200

decreased by2%

Last year

Roselle Park

$2,417

decreased by3%

Last year

West Orange

$2,600

decreased by15%

Last year

Woodbridge Township

$2,800

N/A

Last year

Apartments for rent in Jersey City

Discover rentals in Union City, NJ

518 10th Street - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

7.7

Very good

518 10th Street

518 10th St, Union City, NJ 07087

2 beds

1 bath

$1,507

Apartment for rent

3318 - UC 3316 New York Ave, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

3318 - UC 3316 New York Ave, LLC

3316 New York Ave, Union City, NJ 07087

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,600–$1,900

Apartment for rent

700 -  OM 700-702 Bergenline Avenue LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

700 - OM 700-702 Bergenline Avenue LLC

700 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800–$1,850

Apartment for rent

1215-1221 Summit - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

1215-1221 Summit

1215 Summit Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

1221 Summit Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Union City

1215-1221 Summit - 1221 - 3

1221 Summit Ave, Union City, NJ 07087

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 4

1202 BERGENLINE - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

1202 BERGENLINE

1202 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087

3 beds

1 bath

$1,845

Apartment for rent

6th at West Hoboken - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

6th at West Hoboken

309 6th St, Union City, NJ 07087

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950–$2,050

Apartment for rent

1004 - OM-1004 Bergenline Avenue LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1004 - OM-1004 Bergenline Avenue LLC

1004 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent