Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Union City, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Union City

$1,150/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Union City is $1,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.14

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

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 $987, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Union City run $699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$850

3%

18%

2 bedroom

$975

24%

38%

3 bedroom

$1,200

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

38%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

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$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Union City, TN is 15% higher than the median rent in Benton, KY.

Discover rentals in Union City, TN

Villages of Autumnwood - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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Villages of Autumnwood

1509 High School Dr, Union City, TN 38261

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

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2081 Oakshire Rd #47 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Union City

$850 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Rent to Own

2081 Oakshire Rd #47, Union City, TN 38261

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 3

2081 Oakshire Rd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 25

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 Jul 17

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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 $1,150 per month as of September 5, 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 26% since last year.

How does Union City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Union City is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $46,000/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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