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Union City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union City Apartments for Rent

 

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
Casa Arroyo Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,965
Parc Medallion ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Alvarado Senior LivingThe Leandro Suite1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, CA

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $2.83 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM Model at Solstice in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the C1-2 Model at The Mix at SoHay starting at $3,445 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the Hayward Highland 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$2.83
The Mix at SoHayC1-22BR,2BA$3.23
Mission Bay2x22BR,2BA$2.89
Hurst Highland Villageoh 1x1 W1BR,1BA$2.51
Cadence ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16
Glenmills ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$3.07
The Edge on the BoulevardOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Crestview TerraceMilano1BR,1BA$3.14
Parc Medallion ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.03
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85

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Union City, CA

Ranked #308

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Union City

What type of rentals are currently available in Union City?

There are currently 483 Apartments for Rent in Union City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,641 to $4,335. There are also 85 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union City ranging from $1,200 to $6,995.

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 $1,200 to $6,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,277.

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