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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 1 Bed unit found at Alvarado Senior Living in the Ardenwood neighborhood priced from $1,795. 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
Alvarado Senior LivingThe Leandro Suite1BR,1BA$1,795
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,855
ParksideStudioStudio,1BA$1,878
Fremont Pines ApartmentsPinebrookStudio,1BA$1,899
Casa Arroyo Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union City, CA

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union City area is the $2.64 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM Model at Solstice in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,980. The second greatest value Union City apartment is the 2x1.5C Model at Grand at SoHay (Dixon FKA Foothill Townhomes) starting at $2,295 with a $2.30 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$2.64
Grand at SoHay (Dixon FKA Foothill Townhomes)2x1.5C2BR,1.5BA$2.30
Cadence ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.87
Greenleaf2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$2.64
eaves Union CityB12BR,1BA$3.04
Baywood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.63
Hurst Highland Villageoh 1x1 W1BR,1BA$2.75
Glenmills ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$3.03
Parc Medallion ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union City

What type of rentals are currently available in Union City?

There are currently 488 Apartments for Rent in Union City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $7,000. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union City ranging from $1,500 to $7,195.

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 $1,500 to $7,195 with an average monthly rent of $3,068.

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 $2,300 to $4,355, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,750 to $5,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,594.

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