Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Union, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Union
$2,735/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Union is $2,735 per month as of September 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $835 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% over the last month and have decreased 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, 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 $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Union run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $350 |  9% | 56% | |
1 bedroom | $2,357 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,056 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 5% | 9% |
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 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,125 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 16% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$350
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
56%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,357
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,056
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
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
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,125
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
16%
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
44%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Union, NJ is 25% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,195
30%$2,250
5%$2,512
2%$2,750
2%$2,100
7%$2,402
16%$2,750
3%$3,013
2%$2,350
9%$2,595
5%$3,150
12%$3,075
9%Discover rentals in Union, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
936 Stuyvesant Ave Ste 3rd, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
2506 Chilton Pl, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
3 beds
0 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Union
1208 Orange Ave, Union, NJ 07083
3 beds
3 baths
$5,300
House for rent
48m ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,140–$4,215
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1070 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,558–$3,911
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
975 Bonnel Ct, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
975 Bonnel Ct, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
946 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
2 baths
$2,929
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
48m ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,140–$4,215
Price drop
Apartment for rent
48m ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,140–$4,215
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
975 Bonnel Ct, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1181 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,850
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1200 Ridge Dr, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,255–$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
48m ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,140–$4,215
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1200 Ridge Dr, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,255–$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1070 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,558–$3,911
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Union
662 Selfmaster Pkwy, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
$2,600
Price drop
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 $2,735 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Union?
Average rent prices in Union have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Union rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Union is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $835 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?
February offers the best rental deals in Union, with rents running about 6% lower than peak summer months. July sees the highest rents, so timing your search for late winter can save money.
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).