Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Union City, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Union City

$1,100/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Union City is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Union City

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Union City rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Union City, TN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Union City, TN

Average rent prices in Union City have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Union City run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

1 bedroom

$800

16%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,150

21%

39%

3 bedroom

$1,100

7%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

39%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

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 by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Union City, TN is equal to the median rent in Benton, KY.

Discover rentals in Union City, TN

Tiger Lilee Cove - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.5

Very good

Tiger Lilee Cove

705 & 711 West Washington Avenue, Union City, TN 38261

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,050

Villages of Autumnwood - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

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Villages of Autumnwood

1509 High School Dr, Union City, TN 38261

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,100

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.

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2081 Oakshire Rd #40 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Union City

2 beds

2 baths

$850

Price dropped $100Additional 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.
2081 Oakshire Rd #29 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Union City

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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.

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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 October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Union City?

Average rent prices in Union City have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.

How does Union City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Union City is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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.

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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