Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Union City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Union City
$2,997/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Union City is $2,997 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,097 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union City
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Union City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Union City, CA
Average rent prices in Union City have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Union City, CA
Rent prices in Union City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Union City is $2,952, whereas a house costs $3,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Union City run $2,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,445.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,998 | 7% |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,830 | 1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $3,016 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,825 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,495 | 14% | 3% |
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 Union City, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,952 | 1% | 12% | |
Condos | $2,550 | 11% | 11% | |
Houses | $3,975 | 20% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,998
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,830
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,016
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,825
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,495
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
3%
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 Union City, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,952
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,975
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Union City, 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.
How does rent in Union City, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Union City and Cupertino by all bedroom counts and property types.
Union City
58%higher than the national median
138%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Union City, CA is 34% lower than the median rent in Cupertino, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$3,200
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10%$4,305
15%$3,766
13%$4,380
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10%$3,567
13%$3,810
12%Discover rentals in Union City, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Union City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,490
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
2600 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Union City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Union City
2116 Eric Ct #1, Union City, CA 94587
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Union City
4536 Mackinaw St #MAIN, Union City, CA 94587
4 beds
3 baths
$9,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 23
4h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,430–$4,680
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,821–$4,130
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
33 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$3,339
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
33 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$3,339
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
34655 Skylark Dr, Union City, CA 94587
1 bed
1 bath
$2,549–$2,610
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1501 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,277–$2,626
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,821–$4,130
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
33 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$3,339
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
34655 Skylark Dr, Union City, CA 94587
1 bed
1 bath
$2,549–$2,610
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,821–$4,130
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 22
18h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,821–$4,130
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2175 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,645
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,730
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 31
2d ago
2500 Medallion Dr, Union City, CA 94587
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,095–$3,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Union City, 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 $2,997 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Union City?
Average rent prices in Union City have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Union City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Union City is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,097 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 $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Union City?
February offers the lowest rents in Union City, while September sees the highest prices with approximately an 8% difference between these months. Timing your search for February could result in lower prices compared to the peak rental season.
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).