Union Mill Run
1762 Walker Ave,
Union, NJ 07083
1-2 Beds | $1,753 - $2,690
Rental Market Trends in Union, NJ
What is the average rent in Union, NJ?
$2,291/month
Average Rent
728 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Union, NJ is $2,291 per month. This is 47% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making Union one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Union, you can expect to pay about $2,022 per month for a studio, $2,291 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,749 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,196 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Union, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $78 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 March 2025
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Rent Ranges in Union, NJ
Last Updated March 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
12%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
6%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
81%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Union, NJ?
Because the average rent in Union is $2,291, you’ll want to make about $7,636 per month or $91,632 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, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Union, 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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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 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.