Average Rent in Union NJ
3 apartment buildings, 17 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,842/mo
Cheapest
$2,195/mo
Properties
3
Units
17
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Union NJ.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Union NJ Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Mill Run at Union
1762 Walker Ave, Union, NJ 07083, USA
Canter Green
1255 Magie Ave, Union, NJ 07083, USA
Avalon Union
2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Run at Union 1762 Walker Ave, Union, NJ 07083, USA | $2,195 | $2,398 | $3.74 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Canter Green 1255 Magie Ave, Union, NJ 07083, USA | $2,446 | $2,937 | $3.21 | 4 | 14 |
| 3 | Avalon Union 2400 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 | 0 |
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Union NJ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Union NJ is $2,842 per month, based on 17 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,195 at Mill Run at Union to $2,446 at Canter Green.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,525/mo | $2,195/mo | 9 |
| 2 Bed | $3,198/mo | $2,575/mo | 8 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Union NJ, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Union NJ averages $2,525/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,198/mo. At the local median household income of $127,411, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Union NJ at $1,695/mo. The current tracked market average runs 68% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Union NJ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Union NJ?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$114,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,842/mo.
Comfortable income
$136,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,195/mo), you need to earn at least $88,000/year.
Median household income in Union NJ is $127,411 , about 7% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Union NJ
Overall prices in Union NJ runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Union NJ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,842 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $7,550/mo |
Population
3,284
Median household income
$127,411
Census median rent
$1,695/mo
Rent as % of income
28.7%
Median age
47.0
Mean commute
31 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in New Jersey
How Union NJ rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Union NJ | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth, NJ | $2,685 | -6% | 6 |
| Paterson, NJ | $3,332 | +17% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Union NJ?
The average rent in Union NJ is $2,842 per month, based on 17 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Union NJ?
The lowest available rent in Union NJ starts at $2,195 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Union NJ?
1-bedroom apartments in Union NJ average $2,525/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,195/mo across 9 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Union NJ?
2-bedroom apartments in Union NJ average $3,198/mo. Units start from $2,575/mo across 8 units currently listed.
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