Union City
Union City, TN
Area Guide
A suburban escape with a charming identity that’s perfect for families
Once a bustling railroad town (and named for the intersection of two tracks), Union City is a distinctive southern city with an attractive Main Street district and an active community. You can see Union City’s storied history at sites like the Masquerade Theatre, a performing arts center that’s been standing since the early 1900s.
Renters with kids will find solace in Union City’s welcoming atmosphere. There’s also plenty of parks to experience, and Discover Park of America. A 100,000-square-foot museum that teaches children about everything from nature and science to history and art, it’s a point of pride for the city. Adults will appreciate popular spots like Hops & Barley for late night food and drinks.
To the west of Union City is Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge and the Mississippi River, both easily accessed thanks to I-69 and TN-22. In fact there are plenty of outdoor destinations just minutes from your rental, and Nashville is just over two hours east.
Rent Trends
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Union City, TN is $650 for one bedroom, $757 for two bedrooms, and $1,096 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Union City has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Union City, TN is 12.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Union City is 26.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,096. You can expect to pay 3.9% less for groceries, 14.4% less for utilities, and 6.5% less for transportation.
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Transportation
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-4
718 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
379 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
450 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
379 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
450 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
372 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.