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Rental Market Trends in Union Township, NJ

What is the average rent in Union Township, NJ?

$2,317/month

Average Rent

727 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Union Township, NJ is $2,317 per month. This is 41% higher than the national average rent price of $1,642/month, making Union Township one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Union Township, you can expect to pay about $2,007 per month for a studio, $2,317 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,816 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,268 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,007/month
523 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,317/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,816/month
954 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,268/month
1,427 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,316/month
481 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,288/month
330 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,393/month
900 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,290/month
2,869 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Union Township, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $3 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Union Township, NJ
Last Updated May 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Union Township, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Union Township, NJ?

Because the average rent in Union Township is $2,317, you’ll want to make about $7,723 per month or $92,676 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.

City

Union Township, NJ

717 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment communities in Union Township we think you'll love

MI Place at First Radio

MI Place at First Radio

450 W Westfield Ave,
Roselle Park, NJ 07204

$2,350 - $3,555

1-2 Beds

Meridia Roselle Park 10

Meridia Roselle Park 10

10 W Westfield Ave W,
Roselle Park, NJ 07204

$1,895 - $3,195

Studio - 2 Beds

Centurion Union Center

Centurion Union Center

975 Bonnel Ct,
Union Township, NJ 07083

$2,375 - $3,075

1-2 Beds

Centurion Union Center

Centurion Union Center

968 Bonnel Ct,
Union Township, NJ 07083

$2,186 - $2,246

1 Bed

Property Management Companies in Union Township, NJ

Cammeby's
Cammeby's
  • 75

    Communities

  • 20,184

    Units

  • 52

    Cities

4 Communities in Union Township
Garden Communities
Garden Communities
  • 68

    Communities

  • 20,227

    Units

  • 42

    Cities

4 Communities in Union Township
Avocet Management
Avocet Management
  • 11

    Communities

  • 916

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

4 Communities in Union Township
Affiliated Management, Inc.
Affiliated Management, Inc.
  • 38

    Communities

  • 3,923

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

2 Communities in Union Township
Legow Management Company
Legow Management Company
  • 33

    Communities

  • 3,838

    Units

  • 24

    Cities

2 Communities in Union Township
Capodagli Property Co.
Capodagli Property Co.
  • 37

    Communities

  • 5,683

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

2 Communities in Union Township
Russo Development
Russo Development
  • 18

    Communities

  • 6,577

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Union Township
Morgan Properties
Morgan Properties
  • 389

    Communities

  • 108,169

    Units

  • 237

    Cities

1 Community in Union Township

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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 February 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.

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