Union City, NJ rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Union City, NJ is $2,600.
$2,600
+$110
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180
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $850 to $8,999.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,300 | 6 |
| $1,400 | 9 |
| $1,500 | 6 |
| $1,600 | 10 |
| $1,700 | 15 |
| $1,800 | 9 |
| $1,900 | 12 |
| $2,000 | 16 |
| $2,100 | 8 |
| $2,200 | 9 |
| $2,300 | 9 |
| $2,400 | 12 |
| $2,500 | 10 |
| $2,600 | 18 |
| $2,700 | 12 |
| $2,800 | 19 |
| $2,900 | 22 |
| $3,000 | 13 |
| $3,100 | 6 |
| $3,200 | 9 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 6 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 3 |
| $3,800 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 3 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,500 | $2,450 |
| Feb | $2,500 | $2,450 |
| Mar | $2,500 | $2,550 |
| Apr | $2,550 | $2,420 |
| May | $2,600 | $2,450 |
| Jun | $2,500 | $2,450 |
| Jul | $2,650 | $2,325 |
| Aug | $2,500 | $2,450 |
| Sep | $2,500 | No data |
| Oct | $2,400 | No data |
| Nov | $2,450 | No data |
| Dec | $2,450 | No data |
Market temperature
The Union City, NJ rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Union City, NJ is 24% 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. How much does it cost to rent a house in Union City, NJ?
Houses in Union City, NJ rent between $850 - $8,999 with an average rent of $2,600.
3. How has the rent in Union City, NJ changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Union City, NJ increased by $100
4. 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 $110
5. How many available rentals are there in Union City, NJ?
There are currently 180 rentals available in Union City, NJ.
6. How do rent prices in Union City, NJ compare with the national average?
The average rent in Union City, NJ is $2,600 — 23.81% higher the national average of $2,100.