Average Rent in Union, NJ and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Union, NJ

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Union, NJ is $2,800. This is +42% higher than the national average.

$3.90

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,800

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

26

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Union, NJ is $2,800. This is +42% higher than the national average.

$3.90

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

50%

40%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

77%

23%

Owner-occupied

Renter-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 comparables in
Union, NJ
The monthly rent for an apartment in Union, NJ is $2,723. A 1-bedroom apartment in Union, NJ costs about $2,325 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,140. Houses for rent in Union, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,400.


1 bedroom	$2,285	1%	1%
2 bedroom	$3,200	No Change	22%
3 bedroom	$3,295	5%	12%
4 bedroom	$4,750	15%	-
Studio	$2,500	12%	80%

				Comparables
Apartments	$2,723	2%	No Change
Houses	$3,400	9%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

80%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,285

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Union, 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, NJ to other cities

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

Union

Median rent price$2,800

42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,145

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Union, NJ is 31% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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