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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Cal State East Bay, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Union City
$2,572/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Union City is $2,572 per month as of September 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $672 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union City
255
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Union City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cal State East Bay, CA
Average rent prices in Union City have increased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Cal State East Bay, CA
Rent prices in Union City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Union City is $2,509, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Union City run $2,171 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,147 | - | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $2,159 | - | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,598 | - | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,542 | - | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $4,725 | - | 28% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cal State East Bay, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,509 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,887 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,750 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,147
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,159
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,598
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,542
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,725
Last year
28%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cal State East Bay, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,509
Condos
Average rent
$2,887
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cal State East Bay, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Discover rentals in Cal State East Bay, CA
3d ago
2117 106th Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Sep 18
1d ago
Burbank apartment for rent in Hayward
421 B St #5, Hayward, CA 94541
1 bed
0 baths
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Leandro
1 Gramercy Dr #3, San Leandro, CA 94578
1 bed
0 baths
$1,100
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
327 Woodland Park, San Leandro, CA 94577
1 bed
0 baths
$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Castro Valley
20675 Cypress Ranch Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552
4 beds
4 baths
$10,500
House for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Ardenwood house for rent in Fremont
5126 Slick Horn Way #1, Fremont, CA 94555
4 beds
3.5 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Niles house for rent in Fremont
37286 3rd St, Fremont, CA 94536
3 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Sep 13
1d ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,370–$4,680
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
5016 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$3,275
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
3h ago
Verified
424 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,287–$3,490
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
5016 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$3,275
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
2d ago
Verified
3750 Tamayo Street, Fremont, CA 94536
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$2,825
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
15h ago
Verified
5016 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$3,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Verified
1461 163rd Avenue, Ashland, CA 94578
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
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Frequently asked questions for Cal State East Bay, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Union City rental market.
How much is rent in Union City?
The average rent in Union City is $2,572 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Union City?
Average rent prices in Union City have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Union City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Union City is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $672 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Union City?
To comfortably afford rent in Union City, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).