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Rental Market Trends in Union City, CA

What is the average rent in Union City, CA?

$2,337/month

Average Rent

690 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Union City, CA is $2,337 per month. This is 43% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making Union City one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Union City, you can expect to pay about $2,187 per month for a studio, $2,337 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,740 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,307 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,187/month
538 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,337/month
690 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,740/month
929 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,307/month
1,144 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,865/month
1,212 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,915/month
1,689 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Union City, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $14 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Union City, CA
Last Updated November 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Union City, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
6% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
94% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Union City?

Based on current rent prices, Union City/East Outer Hayward, Station District and Pacific Pointe are the most affordable neighborhoods in Union City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Union City/East Outer Hayward
$2,377/month
699 Sq Ft
Station District
$2,438/month
714 Sq Ft
Pacific Pointe
$2,568/month
763 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Union City?

Based on current rent prices, Pacific Pointe, Station District and Union City/East Outer Hayward are the most expensive neighborhoods in Union City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pacific Pointe
$2,568/month
763 Sq Ft
Station District
$2,438/month
714 Sq Ft
Union City/East Outer Hayward
$2,377/month
699 Sq Ft

Which Union City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Union City with the most apartments available are Union City/East Outer Hayward, Station District and Pacific Pointe .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Union City/East Outer Hayward
$2,377/month
699 Sq Ft
Station District
$2,438/month
714 Sq Ft
Pacific Pointe
$2,568/month
763 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Union City, CA?

Because the average rent in Union City is $2,337, you’ll want to make about $7,790 per month or $93,480 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Union City/East Outer Hayward

Union City, CA

Pacific Pointe

Union City, CA

Studio
$2,163/month
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One Bedroom
$2,295/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,193/month
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Three Bedroom
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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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