
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union City, CA from $1,855 (10 Rentals)
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Union City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City Studio Apartments | $2,289 | $1,875 | $3,440 |
| Union City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $1,855 | $3,500 |
| Union City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $2,000 | $7,788 |
| Union City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,639 | $2,800 | $4,200 |
| Union City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,421 | $5,743 | $7,100 |
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Best Local Schools in Union City, CA
Tom Kitayama Elementary School
James Logan High School
Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Union City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union City is under $2,244.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union City?
The cheapest apartment in Union City is The Grand Townhomes at SoHay' which is listed at $1,999, while the average apartment in Union City costs $2,845.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Union City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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