Ardenwood Forest Rental Condos
5016 Paseo Padre Pky,
Fremont, CA 94555
$2,150 - $3,150
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Union City, CA
What is the average rent in Union City, CA?
$2,358/month
Average Rent
690 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2026, the average rent in Union City, CA is $2,358 per month. This is 45% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/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 $2,243 per month for a studio, $2,358 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,748 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,347 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Union City, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 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 February 2026
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Rent Ranges in Union City, CA
Last Updated February 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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%
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Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
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.
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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.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Union City, CA?
Because the average rent in Union City is $2,358, you’ll want to make about $7,860 per month or $94,320 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.
How does Union City, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Union City, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,168/month
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One Bedroom
$2,301/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,198/month
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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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.