Union City, NJ Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,343
1-year change
+5.2%
$116/mo
5-year change
+34.4%
$600/mo
10-year change
+52.0%
$802/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Union City

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,434/mo—0.0%
2016$1,482/mo+3.3%+3.3%
2017$1,554/mo+4.9%+8.4%
2018$1,640/mo+5.5%+14.4%
2019$1,675/mo+2.1%+16.8%
2020$1,701/mo+1.6%+18.6%
2021$1,729/mo+1.6%+20.6%
2022$1,843/mo+6.6%+28.5%
2023$2,020/mo+9.6%+40.9%
2024$2,128/mo+5.3%+48.4%
2025$2,229/mo+4.7%+55.4%
2026$2,272/mo+1.9%+58.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Union City changed since 2015?

Median rent in Union City, NJ was $1,377 in 2015-01 and is $2,343 as of 2026-09 — a change of $966 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 +34.4% ($600 per month). The current median is $2,343.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Union City, NJ has changed +52.0% ($802 per month). It is now $2,343.

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

Year over year, median rent in Union City, NJ has increased +5.2% ($116/mo). Current median: $2,343.

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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.