Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Union, NJ

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Union, NJ is $2,800. This is +44%, or $851, higher than the national average.

$3.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,800

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Total rentals

41

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Union, NJ is $2,800. This is +44%, or $851, higher than the national average.

$3.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
60%
36%
2%
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
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

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 remained the same 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 $2,735. A 1-bedroom apartment in Union, NJ costs about $2,380 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,075. Houses for rent in Union, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,375

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,048

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,100

8%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,400

14%

12%

Studio

$1,795

7%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,048

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

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$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Union, NJ is 8% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.

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