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Apartments for rent in Union, NJ

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See what Union, NJ has to offer.

Affordability

How expensive is it in Union?

Rent Trends

Studio1 Bed2 Beds3 Beds
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Nov '23-$2295$2795$3378
Oct '23-$2295$2550$3552
Sep '23-$2335$2550$3600
Aug '23-$2370$2972$3700
Jul '23-$2350$2843$3800
Jun '23-$2390$2902$4873
May '23-$2360$2931$3040
Apr '23-$2140$2665$2750
Mar '23-$2280$2450$2500
Feb '23-$2275$2420$2500
Jan '23-$2110$2407$2500
Dec '22-$2110$2492$3000

*The rent information included in this summary is based on a median calculation of multifamily rental property inventory on Apartment Guide and Rent.com over the past 12-months and is for illustrative purposes only. This information does not constitute a pricing guarantee or financial advice related to the rental market.

Getting Around Union

Union Transportation

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 8080

Walk Score®

Percentage: 5656

Bike Score®

Percentage: 3535

Transit Score®

Top Scores: Coffee, Nightlife, Health

Things To Do In Union

Top Score

Coffee

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The coffee scene is lukewarm in Union.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 65% fewer coffee shops than average
  3. Significantly more coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Nightlife

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You'll need to stock up the mini-bar. Union is running dry.

  1. Few bars and clubs per resident
  2. 40% fewer bars and clubs than average
  3. 29% fewer bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You'll have to workout somewhere else to keep fit.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. 75% fewer gyms than average
  3. 11% more gyms than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Union could do with more oppawtunities for pets.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. 51% fewer pet facilities than average
  3. 54% more pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Honk if you see a gas station.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. 49% fewer gas stations than average
  3. A standard number of gas stations compared to areas of a similar size

Grocery Stores

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

This supermarket score is far from superior.

  1. Few grocery stores per resident
  2. 82% fewer grocery stores than average
  3. 29% fewer grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Better stock your pantry because the restaurant scene is paltry.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. 65% fewer restaurants than average
  3. A standard number of restaurants compared to areas of a similar size

Parks

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Room for improvement. More parks please.

  1. Few parks per resident
  2. 100% fewer parks than average
  3. 100% fewer parks than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

This place is great for recovering shopaholics - a low retail score.

  1. Few shops per resident
  2. 100% fewer shops than average
  3. 100% fewer shops than areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

An all around mediocre performance for art.

  1. Few fine art centers per resident
  2. 100% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. 100% fewer fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Medical Care

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The lack of medical care round here is a little hard to swallow

  1. Few medical facilities per resident
  2. 100% fewer medical facilities than average
  3. 100% fewer medical facilities than areas of a similar size

Union Education

Schools

Top Schools in Union

9/10

South Mountain Elementary School

Grades PK, K-4 • Public

9/10

Deerfield Elementary School

Grades K-4 • Public

9/10

Hartshorn Elementary School

Grades K-4 • Public

9/10

Wyoming Elementary School

Grades K-4 • Public

9/10

Washington

Grades 1-5 • Public

8/10

Brookside Place

Grades K-5 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

What You Need to Know

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Living in Union, NJ

Thinking of renting an apartment in Union, New Jersey? That's probably not a bad idea, considering the city was ranked number 75 in Money magazine's list of the 100 Best Places to Live among America's small cities. Location, economy and sense of community are just a few of the features that have attracted residents to Union over the years.

Any Union apartment you rent will put you approximately 30 minutes from New York City. Catch a professional sports game, dine at a five-star restaurant, enjoy a slice of authentic New York style pizza in Central Park, visit the world-class Metropolitan Museum of Art, see a Broadway show or shop Ôtil you drop in the Big Apple. If you like to travel, you'll be happy to know that the Newark Liberty International Airport is just 10 minutes from most Union apartments.

If you're renting a Union apartment because you landed a new job there, congratulations! If you'll be looking for work, you're in a good place. Comcast, Verizon, Tyson Foods, the Kohler Company and other corporations employ thousands of people in the Union area and help keep the local economy strong. You can also look for employment in New York City and other nearby cities.

With all the fantastic apartments in Union, you're bound to find one you love spending time in, but you'll want to get out of the apartment eventually. When you do, Union has many local attractions. Support the city's minor league baseball team, the Union City Greyhounds. Rent an apartment in Union's downtown, and you can walk to Columbus Park and listen to live music every Thursday night. Or, join in the fun during one of the many festivals in town, such as the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular in Biertuempfel Park.

You can find all sorts of fun to get into when you rent an apartment in Union. Find the best Union apartments on ApartmentGuide.com today.

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