What is the average apartment size in Union City?

The average size for a Union City, CA apartment is 780 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Union City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Union City is $2,605 per month, a 3.61% increase from last year’s average of $2,514.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Union City?

In Union City, studios rent for $2,070 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,404 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,834 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,529 per month

What is the average apartment size in Union City?

The typical apartment in Union City offers about 780 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Union City?

Studio apartments in Union City average 483 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 677 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 916 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,147 sq. ft.

Union City, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Union City?

The typical rent budget in Union City ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Union City?

In Union City, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Union City is $2,605, a 3.61% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,514.

Studio Apartments at $2,070 offer the most budget-friendly option with 483 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 677 square feet for $2,404, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,834 offer 916 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,147 sq ft) for $3,529, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Union City, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,605	780 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,070	483 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,404	677 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,834	916 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,529	1,147 sq. ft.

Union City, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Union City, CA have increased by 3.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,514 to $2,605.

What's the typical rent budget in Union City, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Union City, CA (44%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Union City, CA?

6,987 or 33% of the households in Union City, CA are renter-occupied while 14,215 or 67% are owner-occupied.

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How Union City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Union City	$2,605
Los Angeles	$2,762
East Bay	$2,685
San Francisco	$3,545
San Diego	$2,959
Oakland	$2,651
Sacramento	$1,921
Long Beach	$2,665
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Vallejo	$2,121
Sunnyvale	$3,440
Mountain View, CA	$3,756
Santa Clara, CA	$3,538
Fremont, CA	$2,861
San Mateo, CA	$3,671
Hayward, CA	$2,464
Danville, CA	$3,336
Palo Alto, CA	$3,151
Menlo Park, CA	$4,540
Walnut Creek, CA	$2,687

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Union City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.