Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Union City, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Union City

$1,100/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Union City is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$0.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Union City

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Union City rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Union City, TN

Average rent prices in Union City have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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, TN

Rent prices in Union City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Union City is $995, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Union City run $634 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $877.

Listings

1 bedroom

$820

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,200

1%

34%

3 bedroom

$1,100

1%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$820

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

43%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Union City, TN, 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, TN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Union City and Benton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Union City

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,048
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Union City, TN is 5% higher than the median rent in Benton, KY.

Discover rentals in Union City, TN

https://www.wareparktn.com/ - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

https://www.wareparktn.com/

1464 E Cheatham St, Union City, TN 38261

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$634–$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 3

2081 Oakshire Rd #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Union City

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available May 14

5882 Martin Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Union City

House for rent

Available Aug 1

2081 Oakshire Rd #17 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Union City

Brand New Home for Sale or Rent to Own!

2081 Oakshire Rd #17, Union City, TN 38261

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available May 22

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Frequently asked questions for Union City, TN

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 $1,100 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Union City?

Average rent prices in Union City have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Union City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Union City is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less 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 $44,000/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?

The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Union City, TN is $620, while a 2-bedroom apartment has a median rent of $754.

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).

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