Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Union City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Union City
$2,950/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Union City is $2,950 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union City
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 7% 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 $2,795, whereas a house costs $3,949. 1-bedroom apartments in Union City run $2,640 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,225.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,825 | 8% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change |  5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,695 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,150 | 7% | 8% |
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 | $2,795 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,949 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $947 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
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
$2,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,949
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$947
Last 30 days
13%
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
51%higher than the national median
115%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Union City, CA is 30% lower than the median rent in Cupertino, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$4,190
26%$3,000
8%$2,495
10%$3,830
14%$4,120
10%$2,250
5%$4,850
11%$3,356
10%$5,140
$3,297
10%$3,505
1%$3,695
8%Discover rentals in Union City, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Union City
2163 Eric Ct #4, Union City, CA 94587
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2600 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
4562 Reyes Dr, Union City, CA 94587
3 beds
1 bath
$3,250
House for rent
Available Jun 16
1d ago
House for rent in Union City
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Union City
4536 Mackinaw St #MAIN, Union City, CA 94587
4 beds
3 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Union City
2901 Sorrento Way, Union City, CA 94587
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Jun 12
3h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,410–$4,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,705–$4,010
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,705–$4,010
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$5,190
$4,990
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 5
18h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,705–$4,010
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2175 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$2,660
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
$4,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
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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 $2,950 per month as of June 13, 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 7% since last year.
How does Union City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Union City is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $118,000/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?
Union City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,900 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.
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).