Rent by ZIP · Union County
Rent in Union, NJ 07083
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,730 (+3.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,060 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,000 | $1,930 | +3.6% | $1,800–2,200 | $2,004 ±$1,524 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,260 | $2,180 | +3.7% | $2,034–2,486 | $1,778 ±$147 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,730 | $2,640 | +3.4% | $2,457–3,003 | $2,180 ±$124 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,400 | $3,310 | +2.7% | $3,060–3,740 | $2,132 ±$332 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,900 | $3,760 | +3.7% | $3,510–4,290 | $3,274 ±$887 |
Small Area FMRs for the Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,233.
What renters pay in 07083
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07082 | Towaco | $2,670 | $3,056 |
| 07081 | Springfield | $2,930 | $2,545 |
| 07080 | South Plainfield | $2,760 | $2,118 |
| 07086 | Weehawken | $3,750 | $2,264 |
| 07079 | South Orange | $3,120 | $2,351 |
| 07087 | Union City | $2,440 | $1,592 |
Fair Market Rents across Union County, NJ · All NJ counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.