Kean University

Union, NJ

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Kean University - Union, NJ

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Kean University is New Jersey’s largest producer of teachers and third largest public university. Established in 1855, Kean maintains a student-centered environment, offering more than 50 undergraduate programs and 35 graduate programs. With the expertise of a diverse and world-savvy faculty, KU students graduate prepared for rewarding careers, lifelong learning, and fulfilling lives.

A number of houses, apartments, and townhomes are available for rent in the immediate area surrounding Kean’s campus as well as in nearby Elmora and Downtown Elizabeth. Convenient access to Union Station and the Garden State Parkway make commuting to Kean simple.

Kean’s Liberty Hall Museum, Division III Cougars athletic teams, game rooms, fitness centers, restaurants, and theatres offer a variety of things to do on campus. Off-campus entertainment options are even more plentiful, with New York City just 30 minutes from campus and Philadelphia about an hour and a half from campus.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Union, NJ is $2,001 for a studio, $2,287 for one bedroom, $2,784 for two bedrooms, and $4,095 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Union has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 522 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,001/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 730 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,287/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 959 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,784/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,434 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,095/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

69

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Kawameeh Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

710 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

572 Students

6
out of 10

Connecticut Farms Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

420 Students

6
out of 10

Livingston Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

465 Students

5
out of 10

Burnet Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

981 Students

4
out of 10

Kawameeh Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

710 Students

6
out of 10

Burnet Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

981 Students

4
out of 10

Union Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,308 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • William Miller Sperry Observatory
  • Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
  • Staten Island Industrial Park
  • Hawk Rise Sanctuary
  • Liberty State Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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