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Union City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union City, CA is a Studio unit found at Niles Station Apartments in the Niles neighborhood priced from $1,595. Bon Tanna Apartments in the Hayward Highland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,855. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Niles Station ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,595
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,855
Mission Sierra ApartmentsThe Refuge1BR,1BA$1,978
Fremont Pines ApartmentsPinewood1BR,1BA$1,980
ParksideStudioStudio,1BA$1,991

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, CA and Nearby

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $2.88 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM Model at Solstice in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the Sycamore Model at Ladera Woods starting at $2,830 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Little Kabul neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Solstice3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM3BR,2BA$2.88
Ladera WoodsSycamore2BR,2BA$2.57
Regency Square ApartmentsThe Windsor2BR,2BA$3.04
eaves Union CityB12BR,1BA$2.98
Dyln by Trion Living2x1R2BR,1BA$3.12
Glenmills ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$2.91
Metro Six551x1A1BR,1BA$3.17
Parc Medallion ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.25
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
Fremont Pines ApartmentsPinewood1BR,1BA$3.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union City

What type of rentals are currently available in Union City?

There are currently 498 Apartments for Rent in Union City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,641 to $8,000. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union City ranging from $1,000 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Union City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Union City ranges from $1,000 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,806.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Union City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Union City range from $2,239 to $5,125, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $4,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Sandy Baker

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