The Station
4901 Bergenline Ave,
West New York, NJ 07093
$2,560 - $3,431
1-2 Beds
Union City
Union City, NJ
Area Guide
A culturally rich suburb just across the Hudson River from Manhattan
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Union City, New Jersey combines metropolitan convenience with a distinctive cultural atmosphere. Located atop the Palisades, this community offers views of the New York City skyline and the New Jersey Meadowlands. Current rental trends show steady growth, with average one-bedroom apartments commanding $1,557, reflecting a 2.1% increase from the previous year. Two-bedroom units average $2,166, while studio apartments typically rent for $1,146, making it an alternative to neighboring Hoboken and Jersey City.
The community's character reflects its rich immigrant heritage, particularly its Cuban-American influence. Bergenline Avenue, New Jersey's longest commercial avenue, features an extensive shopping district with authentic Latin American eateries and specialty shops. Local green spaces include Washington Park and Reservoir Park. Cultural venues like the Park Performing Arts Center and the William V. Musto Cultural Center host community events throughout the year. Notable landmarks include the Hudson Presbyterian Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Union City High School campus features a distinctive rooftop athletic field. The city holds a sweet spot in snack food history - it's where Mallomars were first sold, at a local grocer in what was then West Hoboken.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Union City, NJ is $1,156 for a studio, $1,616 for one bedroom, $2,160 for two bedrooms, and $2,274 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Union City has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,616/month
490 Sq Ft
House
$3,377/month
360 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,425/month
827 Sq Ft
Transportation
96
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
79
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
55
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 1-8
390 Students
Colin Powell Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
721 Students
Public
Grades PK-4
302 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
919 Students
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-6
839 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
849 Students
Public
Grades 1-8
390 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,001 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
664 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,025 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- De Witt Clinton Park
- Chelsea Park
- Chelsea Recreation Center
- The High Line
- Damrosch Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.