Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Union, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Union
$2,700/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Union is $2,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 8% 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 $2,690, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Union run $2,355 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,995 |  4% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,050 | 12% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | 8% | No Change |
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 | $2,690 | No Change | 6% | |
Condos | $2,300 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,750 | No Change | 15% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
8%
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
$2,690
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
Last year
15%
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
43%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Union, NJ is 1% lower than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,725
6%$2,200
3%$2,592
2%$2,700
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8%$2,495
3%$2,705
5%$2,990
4%$2,300
10%$2,700
8%$2,800
12%$2,625
3%Discover rentals in Union, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
936 Stuyvesant Ave Ste 3rd, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Union
17 Bash Ford-F #F, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
2506 Chilton Pl, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union
3 beds
0 baths
$4,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,810–$4,210
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
1070 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,343–$3,501
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
17h ago
975 Bonnel Ct, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$3,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
946 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
2 baths
$2,929–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
975 Bonnel Ct, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$3,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,810–$4,210
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2730 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,765
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,810–$4,210
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
17h ago
946 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
2 baths
$2,929–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
975 Bonnel Ct, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$3,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1181 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
946 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
2 baths
$2,929–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2730 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,765
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Union
338 Salem Rd, Union, NJ 07083
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
14h ago
1070 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,343–$3,501
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $2,700 per month as of October 24, 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 8% 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 $800 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 $108,000/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).