Average Rent in Union City, CA
4 apartment buildings, 4 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,158/mo
Cheapest
$2,840/mo
Properties
4
Units
4
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Union City, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Union City, CA Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Union Flats
34588 11th St, Union City, CA 94587, USA
Affordable Property Management
33584 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587, USA
Avalon Union City
24 Union Square, Union City, CA 94587, USA
eaves Union City
2175 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Union Flats 34588 11th St, Union City, CA 94587, USA | $2,840 | $2,893 | $4.33 | 4.1 (119) | 3 |
| 2 | Affordable Property Management 33584 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587, USA | $3,950 | $3,950 | $2.39 | 3.7 (167) | 1 |
| 3 | Avalon Union City 24 Union Square, Union City, CA 94587, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.2 (377) | 0 |
| 4 | eaves Union City 2175 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 (310) | 0 |
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The Union Flats
4.1 (119)34588 11th St, Union City, CA 94587, USA
Affordable Property Management
3.7 (167)33584 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587, USA
Avalon Union City
4.2 (377)24 Union Square, Union City, CA 94587, USA
eaves Union City
4.6 (310)2175 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587, USA
Union City, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Union City, CA is $3,158 per month, based on 4 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,840 at The Union Flats to $3,950 at Affordable Property Management.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,893/mo | $2,840/mo | 3 |
| 4 Bed | $3,950/mo | $3,950/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Union City, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Union City, CA averages $2,893/mo. At the local median household income of $137,194, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Union City, CA at $2,713/mo. The current tracked market average runs 16% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Union City, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Union City, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$126,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,158/mo.
Comfortable income
$152,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,840/mo), you need to earn at least $114,000/year.
Median household income in Union City, CA is $137,194 , about 9% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Union City, CA
Overall prices in Union City, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Union City, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,158 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,294/mo |
Population
68,141
Median household income
$137,194
Census median rent
$2,713/mo
Rent as % of income
27.8%
Median age
42.1
Mean commute
33 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Union City, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Union City, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -9% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +2% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -28% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -20% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -13% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +6% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Union City, CA?
The average rent in Union City, CA is $3,158 per month, based on 4 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Union City, CA?
The lowest available rent in Union City, CA starts at $2,840 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Union City, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Union City, CA average $2,893/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,840/mo across 3 units tracked.
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