Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Union, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Union
$2,736/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Union is $2,736 per month as of July 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $806 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union
47
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Union rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Union, NJ
Average rent prices in Union have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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, NJ
Rent prices in Union vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Union is $2,700, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Union run $2,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,905.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 |  2% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $2,354 | 4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 3% | 43% |
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, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,700 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $2,597 | 48% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,900 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,354
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
43%
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, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,597
Last 30 days
48%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
3%
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.
How does rent in Union, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Union and City Of Orange by all bedroom counts and property types.
Union
42%higher than the national median
30%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Union, NJ is 9% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,500
50%$2,200
1%$2,535
9%$2,850
25%$2,050
3%$2,404
2%$2,720
4%$3,225
7%$2,200
11%$2,550
2%$2,650
10%$2,675
29%Discover rentals in Union, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
2074 Stowe St, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Union
322 Greenbriar Dr #6, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
1968 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
1300 Stuyvesant Ave Apt 2l, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Union
126 Mary Alice Ct, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$4,280
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Union
5 Sadie Cir #5105, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
3 baths
$3,590
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
1070 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,641–$3,595
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Union
2 beds
2 baths
$2,929
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$4,280
Price drop
Apartment for rent
36m ago
975 Bonnel Ct, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,250
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1200 Ridge Dr, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$2,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$4,280
Price drop
Apartment for rent
36m ago
975 Bonnel Ct, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,250
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1181 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
946 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695–$2,929
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$4,280
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Union
2089 Galloping Hill Rd #1, Union, NJ 07083
3 beds
1 bath
$4,600
$4,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Union
310 Concord Ave #2, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1200 Ridge Dr, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$2,850
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Union, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Union rental market.
How much is rent in Union?
The average rent in Union is $2,736 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Union?
Average rent prices in Union have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Union rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Union is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $806 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Union?
To comfortably afford rent in Union, you'd need to earn approximately $109,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Union?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Union average around $2,450/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,170/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).