Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Union, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Union
$2,744/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Union is $2,744 per month as of June 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $794 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Union rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Union, NJ
Average rent prices in Union have decreased 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 $2,735, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Union run $2,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,042.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | 3% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | 3% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,975 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 |  3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,250 | 5% | 37% |
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 | $2,735 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,095 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 1% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
37%
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
$2,735
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
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
41%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Union, NJ is 36% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,015
12%$2,200
7%$2,550
12%$2,350
20%$2,000
4%$2,285
8%$2,750
6%$3,200
10%$2,200
64%$2,500
2%$2,400
1%$2,500
29%Discover rentals in Union, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
2074 Stowe St, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
1968 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
3 beds
0 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
704 Green Ln, Union, NJ 07083
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,460–$3,970
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1070 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,738–$3,660
Price drop
Apartment for rent
26m ago
1181 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$2,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Union
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,460–$3,970
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
968 Bonnel Ct, Union, NJ 07083
1 bed
1 bath
$2,232–$2,287
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1070 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,738–$3,660
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,460–$3,970
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1200 Ridge Dr, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600–$2,850
Apartment for rent
4h ago
946 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,425–$2,695
Apartment for rent
26m ago
1181 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$2,975
Apartment for rent
4h ago
946 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,425–$2,695
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,460–$3,970
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
2074 Stowe St, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1070 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,738–$3,660
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 $2,744 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Union?
Average rent prices in Union have decreased 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 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $794 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 $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Union?
Union's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,100 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available inventory at 43% of the market, followed by one-bedroom units at 30%.
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).