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Average Rent in Union NJ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Union NJ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,198/mo
▲ +1% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,575/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
8
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Union NJ?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Union NJ is $3,198 per month across 2 apartment communities and 8 available units. Rents have increased $28 (1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Mill Run at Union starting at $2,575/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,198/mo.
Prices range from $2,575 to $3,350 per month. The most common price point is the $3,200 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Union NJ Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Union NJ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Union NJ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Run at Union | $2,575/mo | $2,575/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Canter Green | $3,200/mo | $3,287/mo | 7 | 4 |
Google Search Trends for Union NJ Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Union NJ
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$128,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,198/mo.
Comfortable income
$154,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,575/mo), you need to earn at least $103,000/year.
Median household income in Union NJ is $127,411 , about 17% 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) | $3,198 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $7,906/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.
Explore Union NJ Apartments
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