Union City, CA rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Union City, CA is $3,000.

Average rent

$3,000

Month-over-month change

-$50

Year-over-year change

-$439

Available rentals

85

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $8,837.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8001
$9001
$1,3001
$1,4004
$1,7002
$1,8001
$1,9001
$2,2004
$2,3005
$2,4005
$2,5006
$2,6004
$2,7005
$2,8006
$2,9005
$3,0002
$3,1003
$3,2006
$3,3004
$3,4001
$3,5002
$3,7001
$3,8002
$3,9007
$4,0005
$4,1008
$4,2007
$4,3004
$4,4005
$4,5003
$4,7001
$4,900+3

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $439 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,300$2,950
Feb$3,200$2,845
Mar$2,895$2,769
Apr$3,250$2,890
May$3,350$2,900
Jun$3,200$3,000
Jul$3,400$3,200
Aug$3,506$3,100
Sep$3,500No data
Oct$3,500No data
Nov$3,350No data
Dec$3,200No data

Market temperature

The Union City, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Union City, CA is 43% higher than the national average.

Union City, CAvs.

$3,000

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Union City, CA?

The average rent in Union City, CA is $3,000.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Union City, CA?

Houses in Union City, CA rent between $900 - $8,837 with an average rent of $3,000.

3. How has the rent in Union City, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Union City, CA decreased by $439

4. How much has the rent in Union City, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Union City, CA decreased by $50

5. How many available rentals are there in Union City, CA?

There are currently 85 rentals available in Union City, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Union City, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Union City, CA is $3,000 — 42.86% higher the national average of $2,100.