Union City, NJ rental market

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Last updated August 16, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Union City, NJ is $2,600.

Average rent

$2,600

Month-over-month change

+$100

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

211

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,050 to $7,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0001
$1,1001
$1,2001
$1,4001
$1,5005
$1,60014
$1,7009
$1,8007
$1,90024
$2,00022
$2,10018
$2,20016
$2,30014
$2,40016
$2,50020
$2,60019
$2,70016
$2,80016
$2,90024
$3,00018
$3,10011
$3,2008
$3,3007
$3,4008
$3,5005
$3,6003
$3,7004
$3,8004
$4,0002
$4,1003
$4,9003
$5,000+5

Average rent price over time

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,450$2,500
Feb$2,450$2,600
Mar$2,550$2,500
Apr$2,420$2,500
May$2,450$2,500
Jun$2,450$2,500
Jul$2,325$2,500
Aug$2,450$2,500
Sep$2,625No data
Oct$2,595No data
Nov$2,500No data
Dec$2,600No data

Market temperature

The Union City, NJ rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Union City, NJ is 30% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Union City, NJ?

The average rent in Union City, NJ is $2,600.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Union City, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Union City, NJ is $1,922 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ is $2,000 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ is $2,595 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ is $3,000 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ is $4,011 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Union City, NJ?

Houses in Union City, NJ rent between $1,050 - $7,500 with an average rent of $2,600.

8. How has the rent in Union City, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Union City, NJ did not change.

9. How much has the rent in Union City, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Union City, NJ increased by $100

10. How many available rentals are there in Union City, NJ?

There are currently 211 rentals available in Union City, NJ.

11. How do rent prices in Union City, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in Union City, NJ is $2,600 — 30% higher the national average of $2,000.

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