Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 24, 2026
Average rent in
Cal State East Bay, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Union City
$2,540/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Union City is $2,540 per month as of June 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $590 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union City
275
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 4% 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 $2,469, whereas a house costs $3,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Union City run $2,115 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,294 | - | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 | - | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,595 | - |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,597 | - | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,487 | - | - |
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 | $2,469 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,695 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $997 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,294
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,597
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,487
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
$2,469
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$3,695
Rooms
Average rent
$997
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
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hayward
22904 Grand St, Hayward, CA 94541
1 bed
1.5 baths
$899
House for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
Heron Bay condo for rent in San Leandro
15563 Harbor Way #1, San Leandro, CA 94579
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Condo for rent
Available Jun 23
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Castro Valley
15941 Gramercy Dr #2, Castro Valley, CA 94578
1 bed
0 baths
$1,100
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
8h ago
Downtown Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
22546 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
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
20h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,510–$4,660
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$4,190
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Hayward condo for rent in Hayward
22622 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio
2 baths
$3,995
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
5016 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$3,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
18h ago
Verified
1600 Grand Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,025–$2,625
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
1d ago
Verified
5016 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$3,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
1d ago
Verified
1200 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,915
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1461 163rd Avenue, Ashland, CA 94578
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
1d ago
Verified
5016 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$3,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
1d ago
Verified
424 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,059–$3,232
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1200 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,915
Apartment for rent
3d 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 $2,540 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Union City?
Average rent prices in Union City have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Union City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Union City is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $590 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 $102,000/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).