Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Union City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Union City
$2,972/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Union City is $2,972 per month as of September 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,072 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Union City
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 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 $2,936, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Union City run $2,790 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,225.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,275 | 4% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $2,770 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,078 |  1% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,900 | 7% | 42% |
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 | $2,936 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,770
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,078
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
42%
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
$2,936
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
1%
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
56%higher than the national median
126%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Union City, CA is 31% lower than the median rent in Cupertino, CA.
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4%Discover rentals in Union City, CA
19h ago
Verified
2600 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Union City
4566 Cabello St, Union City, CA 94587
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Union City
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Union City
3 beds
2 baths
$3,495
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,390–$4,680
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$4,130
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$4,130
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
2175 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,295–$2,765
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$4,130
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$4,130
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
2175 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,295–$2,765
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 $2,972 per month as of September 12, 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 8% since last year.
How does Union City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Union City is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,072 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 $119,000/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).