Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Union City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Union City
$3,074/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Union City is $3,074 per month as of July 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,144 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union City
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $2,870, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Union City run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,139.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,350 | 5% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,645 | 2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,139 | 2% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $3,880 |  2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,730 | 10% | 16% |
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 | $2,870 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,900 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,645
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,139
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,880
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,730
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
16%
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
$2,870
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
5%
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
59%higher than the national median
114%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Union City, CA is 26% lower than the median rent in Cupertino, CA.
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5%$4,480
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3%$6,160
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9%$3,520
2%$3,789
10%Discover rentals in Union City, CA
1d ago
Verified
2600 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,625
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Union City
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Union City
33741 12th St #NA, Union City, CA 94587
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Jul 31
12h ago
House for rent in Union City
4 beds
2 baths
$3,700
House for rent
Available Aug 6
7h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,635–$4,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,570–$4,490
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Union City
30927 Union City Blvd, Union City, CA 94587
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
7h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,635–$4,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2175 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,325–$2,845
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,635–$4,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2175 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,325–$2,845
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 $3,074 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Union City?
Average rent prices in Union City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Union City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Union City is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,144 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 $123,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Union City average around $2,550/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,850/month. One-bedrooms remained relatively stable year over year, while two-bedrooms dropped 4.6% from this time last year.
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).