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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
California State University East Bay, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Union City
$2,550/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Union City is $2,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union City
259
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Union City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in California State University 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
California State University 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Union City run $2,171 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,579.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,147 | - | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $2,152 | - | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,595 | - | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,523 | - | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $4,725 | - | 29% |
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 California State University East Bay, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,875 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,147
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,152
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,523
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,725
Last year
29%
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 California State University East Bay, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Condos
Average rent
$2,875
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
The table above reflects average rent prices in California State University 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 California State University East Bay, CA
2d ago
2117 106th Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Sep 17
22h 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 Castro Valley
15941 Gramercy Dr #3, Castro Valley, 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
5d+ ago
Niles house for rent in Fremont
4 beds
2 baths
$6,995
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
22800 Meridian Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,509–$3,867
Apartment for rent
2d 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
2d ago
Verified
3750 Tamayo Street, Fremont, CA 94536
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$2,825
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
4d ago
Verified
1461 163rd Avenue, Ashland, CA 94578
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
4d 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 California State University 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 $2,550 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 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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).