Union Apartments for Rent

Get into the Union

Union is a township in Union County, New Jersey. This family friendly suburb provides residents with ample outdoor space and easy access to Newark and Manhattan.

Before jumping into your search for a great new place, pick up some tips on finding your ideal apartment over at our Apartment Guide. Then, get the lowdown on Union from the town’s current residents over at the LocalTalk. If questions start to plague you, don’t flip out. Just type them into our Ask a Question feature and our local experts will get back to you with the answers ASAP.

Union Rental Trends

You don’t have to worry about wheeling and dealing for a good rate on a fantastic apartment—our apartment finder will do all the hard work for you. Whether you’re looking for a place that’s huge and modern or one that’s simple and sweet, we’re here to help you track it down. If you’d like to know just how much you might spend on a new apartment, take a look at the rent chart. It has the latest average rates on one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Ready to delve into Union? Read on!

Outdoors in Union

One of the best things about Union is that even though it's close to the city, it still has oodles of parks, playgrounds, and open spaces. When you want to get some fresh air, it’s easy to find somewhere to go. You can find places to horseback ride, hike, bike, stroll, or play just about any sport you can think of. There are even a number of places to go to spot wildlife. If you’re a lover of the great outdoors, you’ll be happy in Union.

The South Mountain Reservation in Essex County is an awesome place to visit. The reservation has trails, creeks, woods, ponds, a waterfall, and plenty of open space to enjoy. There's even an off leash area for your dog and the Turtleback Zoo for your animal-loving kids. If you like a little structure with your outdoor adventuring, you can play a round of regular or mini golf at South Mountain Reservation. In fact, we hear that you can even go on a mini golf safari. The South Mountain Reservation is an all-around top spot for everyone in the family. It sure is nice to know that it’s practically in your backyard!

For any golf lovers in the family, there are a number of courses in or near Union, including Suburban Golf Club, Galloping Hill Golf Course, Roselle Golf Club, and Baltusrol Golf Club. You’ll certainly have your pick, even if you want to play every day!

A Green Union

Do you have a green thumb? Meet up with other folks who enjoy working the land at the Union Township Garden Club. It’s free to go to a meeting and they serve refreshments so there's really no reason not to try the club out. Who doesn’t like free refreshments? Go talk a little dirt, meet the neighbors, listen to guest speakers, and get inspired to plant some seeds!

Union through the Ages

If you're into local history, you'll want to be sure to visit Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University. The museum is housed in the former home of William Livingston, one of the people who signed the Constitution. Enjoy the beauty of this incredible place as you traipse through time. Go anytime or enjoy one of the special events or afternoon teas. If you're a true history hound, you’ll also want to check out the New Jersey Historical Society in the neighboring city of Newark.

You and Union

Move into a new apartment in Union and enjoy living in this great New Jersey community. With easy access to Newark and Manhattan, what's not to love? Ready for your fun fact? Actor, Ray Liotta was born here. A little inspiration for your first movie night in your new apartment! Hello, Goodfellas.