Apartments for Rent in Union City, NJ

Prices and availability in Union City, NJ were last updated on 24 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Union City, NJ are: 1215 New York Avenue, 605 New York Ave, 4517 Bergenline Avenue, 314 11TH ST. and 2305 Kerrigan Avenue, Unit 2.

The average rent in Union City, NJ is $2,103.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ is between $1,695 and $1,940.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Union City, NJ is between $2,200 and $2,750.

In Union City, 81% of the residents are renting compared to 19% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 8% of Union City's rentals, 89% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Union City is 63 years old, with 22% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 7 stories, of which 24% are garden-style apartment communities, 47% are mid-sized buildings, and 29% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Union City are around 10% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 51% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 32% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.