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Rental Market Trends in Union Township, NJ

What is the average rent in Union Township, NJ?

$2,324/month

Average Rent

728 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

Union Township, NJ Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Union Township, NJ is $2,324 per month. This is 41% higher than the national average rent price of $1,645/month, making Union Township one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Union Township average $2,059 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Union Township average $2,324 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Union Township average $2,787 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Union Township average $4,066 or more per month.

Data Updated: June 1, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,059/month
523 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,324/month
728 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,787/month
954 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,066/month
1,428 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,650/month
299 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,235/month
67 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,021/month
407 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,362/month
782 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,915/month
3,264 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,720/month
1,006 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $9 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Union Township, NJ
Last Updated June 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
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
81% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Union Township is $2,324, you’ll want to make about $7,746 per month or $92,952 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.

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Union Township, NJ

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450 W Westfield Ave,
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$2,225 - $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

$2,395

1 Bed

Centurion Union Center

Centurion Union Center

968 Bonnel Ct,
Union Township, NJ 07083

$2,223 - $2,269

1 Bed

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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 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.

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