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Rental Market Trends in Union City, NJ
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Union City, NJ is $1,589/month.
Rent in Union City is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.
$1,589/month
Average Rent
456 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.8%
Change / Year
539
Available Apartments
Union City rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Union City average $1,153 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Union City average $1,589 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Union City average $2,157 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Union City average $2,211 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Union City, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $29 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Union City, NJ
July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
11%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
26%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
17%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
37%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Union City, NJ?
Because the average rent in Union City is $1,589, you’ll want to make about $5,296 per month or $63,552 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Union City, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Union City, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Union City?
The average rent in Union City is $1,589 per month, which is 4.4% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Union City?
The average rent for a house in Union City, NJ is $3,600 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Union City?
The average rent for a condo in Union City, NJ is $2,606 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Union City?
Rents in Union City, NJ are increasing, with prices up 1.8% year-over-year and $29 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Union City?
In Union City, NJ, 37% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.