What's the average rent in Union City, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Union City, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Union City, CA is $3,467 per month, which is 76% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,467

-3.7%-$133 decrease month-over-month

8.3%$267 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,724

HOUSES

$4,300

TOWNHOUSES

$3,700

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Union City, CA at $2,724 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,300 per month. Townhomes average $3,700 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,377
2 Bedrooms	$2,858
3 Bedrooms	$3,900
4 Bedrooms	$4,606
All	$3,467

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Union City, CA is $2,377 per month, followed by $2,858 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,900 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,606 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,750
2 Bedrooms	$3,250
3 Bedrooms	$3,700
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,700

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Union City, CA is $1,750 per month, followed by $3,250 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $3,700 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,600
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,400
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,761

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Union City, CA is $2,600 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $3,400 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,150
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$3,950
4 Bedrooms	$4,606
All	$4,300

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Union City, CA is $2,150 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,950 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,606 for a 4 bedroom house.