Union City, NJ Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,421
1-year change
+0.9%
$21/mo
5-year change
+35.0%
$628/mo
10-year change
+58.2%
$891/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Union City

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,485/mo0.0%
2016$1,530/mo+3.0%+3.0%
2017$1,607/mo+5.0%+8.2%
2018$1,695/mo+5.5%+14.1%
2019$1,726/mo+1.8%+16.2%
2020$1,762/mo+2.1%+18.7%
2021$1,783/mo+1.2%+20.1%
2022$1,880/mo+5.4%+26.6%
2023$2,073/mo+10.3%+39.6%
2024$2,182/mo+5.3%+46.9%
2025$2,391/mo+9.6%+61.0%
2026$2,333/mo-2.4%+57.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Union City changed since 2015?

Median rent in Union City, NJ was $1,428 in 2015-01 and is $2,421 as of 2026-06 — a change of $993 per month over 11 years.

How much has Union City rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Union City, NJ has changed +35.0% ($628 per month). The current median is $2,421.

What has rent in Union City done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Union City, NJ has changed +58.2% ($891 per month). It is now $2,421.

Is rent in Union City going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Union City, NJ has increased +0.9% ($21/mo). Current median: $2,421.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.