Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
Union, NJ

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Union, NJ is $2,968. This is +53%, or $1,023, higher than the national average.

$3.53

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,968

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

28

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Union, NJ is $2,968. This is +53%, or $1,023, higher than the national average.

$3.53

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
54%
43%
1%
$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 price trends in
Union, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Union, NJ have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 8% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Union, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in Union, NJ is $2,899. A 1-bedroom apartment in Union, NJ costs about $2,465 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,200. Houses for rent in Union, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,495

7%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,200

2%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,800

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$5,000

12%

-

Studio

$1,650

No Change

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

12%

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$2,968
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,050
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Union, NJ is 45% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.

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1021 Grandview Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Union

Single Family Residence, Two Story - Union Twp, NJ

1021 Grandview Ave #2, Union, NJ 07083

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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2505 Girard Pl #NA, Union, NJ 07083

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1 bath

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1211 Robert St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

0 baths

$2,400

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1211 Robert St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1211 Robert St, Union, NJ 07083

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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341 Trotting Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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341 Trotting Rd, Union, NJ 07083

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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1025 Kingswood Rd ##2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

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1034 Burnet Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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1034 Burnet Ave #2, Union, NJ 07083

3 beds

1 bath

$3,350

$3,000

Price drop

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1209 Commerce Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Union

One Floor Unit - Union Twp., NJ

1209 Commerce Ave, Union, NJ 07083

3 beds

1 bath

$3,100

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