A multi-layer endless belt member, which can be incorporated in a transfer unit for use in an image forming apparatus, includes a base layer and a surface layer disposed on the base layer and having a higher resistivity and has a first resistivity of a first surface thereof and a second resistivity of a second surface thereof opposite the first surface different from the first resistivity. The second resistivity of the second surface ranges from approximately 9.0 to approximately 12.5 in a common logarithm value (log [Ω/square]) when measured after 500V is applied for 10 seconds. An amount of resistivity change in the first resistivity ranges from approximately 0.5 to approximately 1.5 after application of 100V and is 0.2 or smaller after application of 500V. An amount of resistivity change in the second resistivity is 0.1 or smaller after application of 100V and 500V.