How much does it cost to rent in Union City, GA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Union City, GA is $1,826. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Union City cheaper than other Georgia cities?

Union City falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #64 out of 135 cities at $1,826/mo.

When was Union City rent data last updated?

Union City rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Union City a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Union City is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (up only 1.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

City Report · GA

Union City

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Pop. 27,728·64th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Union City, GA

Median rent (all units)

$1,826/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.4%

Month-over-Month

-2.0%

vs US Median

-$139

Falling (Monthly)

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Union City · $1,826

More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

82/100

Great value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 16% below what Union City's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,826/mo

Expected by trend

$2,178/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Union City's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,320

1 BR

$1,370

2 BR

$1,520

3 BR

$1,830

4 BR+

$2,200

Research median

$1,520/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$21,912/yr

At $1,826/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 1.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Union City, GA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

27,728

Median income

$49,549

Median age

32.4

Renters

59.6%

Age distribution

27.7%

29.3%

23.8%

Under 1827.7%

18–3429.3%

35–5423.8%

55–648.6%

65+10.5%

Gender

43.7%

56.3%

Male43.7%

Female56.3%

Race & ethnicity

81.9%

White3.7%

Black81.9%

Hispanic9.8%

Other4.6%

Education (25+)

25.7%

33.2%

29.8%

No HS diploma11.4%

HS diploma25.7%

Some college33.2%

Bachelor's+29.8%

Housing tenure

40.4%

59.6%

Owner40.4%

Renter59.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Union City, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,365 → $1,826

up 33.8%

Income

$42,383 → $49,549

up 16.9%

Population

26,273 → 27,728

up 5.5%

Renter share

59.1% → 59.6%

+0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

26.6% → 29.8%

+3.2 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Union City, GA has climbed by $461 per month, settling near $1,826 after starting the period at $1,365. Household income in the area moved from $42,383 to $49,549 across the same window, up 16.9% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 26,273 to 27,728 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.6% to 29.8%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Union City, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Union City on your salary?

At $1,826/mo, how Union City rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $89,756/yr · Rent = 24.4% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,726/yr · Rent = 34.4% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $73,407/yr · Rent = 29.9% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $131,205/yr · Rent = 16.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $167,647/yr · Rent = 13.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,670/yr · Rent = 36.7% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,875/yr · Rent = 40.7% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $66,405/yr · Rent = 33% income

stretched

By apartment size

Union City rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Union City. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Union City, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Union City is $1,826/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,320/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,520/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,370/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,830/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($49,549/yr), Union City ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Union City an affordable city for renters?

Union City is considered stretched for renters. At $1,826/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($49,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Union City significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Union City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,826/mo in Union City. The local median household income is $49,549/yr, meaning the typical Union City household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Union City?

Rent in Union City has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Union City rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Union City is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #64 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,826/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Union City?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Union City ($1,826/mo): East Point ($1,574/mo), Riverdale ($1,628/mo), College Park ($1,634/mo).

What percentage of Union City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.6% of Union City households are renters, while 40.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Union City has a strong rental market.

How does Union City rent compare to the national average?

Union City's median rent of $1,826/mo is $139 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #64 out of 135 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

44%

STRETCHED

At $1,826/mo, rent takes ~44% of Union City's median household income ($49,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Union City 44%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.99%

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