Average Rent in Union, NC

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Current Versus Historical Union, NC Rents

Union rentals average $8,000 for a studio rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,350, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $5,808 (264.94%) year-over-year from $2,192 to $8,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $364 (30.16%) year-over-year from $1,206 to $1,570. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $43 (2.98%) year-over-year from $1,454 to $1,498. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (10.02%) year-over-year from $1,997 to $2,198. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $213 (8.21%) year-over-year from $2,588 to $2,800. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 34.48% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.97% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.39% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$24.84	$8,000	$2,192 (264.94%)	$3,583 (123.26%)
1 BR	$24.53	$1,570	$1,206 (30.16%)	$1,554 (1.03%)
2 BR	$16.97	$1,498	$1,454 (2.98%)	$1,530 (-2.12%)
3 BR	$15.33	$2,198	$1,997 (10.02%)	$2,022 (8.70%)
4+ BR	$12.77	$2,800	$2,588 (8.21%)	$2,582 (8.46%)

Historical Rents in Union, NC

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Top Cities Near Union

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Union. The average rent in Union is currently $1,878 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Gastonia, NC, with an average rent of $1,690, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Union, NC is Huntersville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare Union, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 25.32% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Union, NC are about 1.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.16% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Union, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,100	$1,200	$1,690
Kannapolis, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,475	$1,785
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,475	$1,825
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,025	$1,395	$1,930
Charlotte, NC	$1,149	$1,593	$1,763	$2,050
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,704	$1,738	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Union

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Union

There are a total of 6 counties located by Union, NC. Some of these counties include Lincoln, NC, Catawba, NC, and Gaston, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,848. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lincoln, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,588. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,400, York, SC is the most expensive county by Union, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Union, NC is 95.63% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Union, NC is 30.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Union, NC is 8.35% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lincoln, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,253	$1,588
Catawba, NC	$700	$1,075	$1,225	$1,625
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,095	$1,295	$1,700
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,450	$1,995
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,175	$1,595	$1,800	$2,100
York, SC	$850	$1,270	$1,685	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Union

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near Union, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,095. A total of 16 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28115, Iredell County, NC at $1,695 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,110 per month is 28203, Charlotte, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Union, NC is $1,541 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,700 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Union, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,654	$1,958	$2,495
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,700	$1,675	$2,100
28202, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,750	$2,400	$2,350
28208, Charlotte, NC	$2,085	$1,125	$1,650	$1,750
28215, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,595	$1,325	$1,950
28213, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,538	$1,495	$1,800
28078, Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,692	$1,929	$2,500
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,541	$1,650	$1,960
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,970	$2,736	$3,110
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,478	$1,850	$2,095

Frequently Asked Questions - Union Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Union, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Union, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Union, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Union, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Union, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $8,000 and an average price per square feet of $24.84. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Union.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Union, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,570 and an average price per square feet of $24.53. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Union.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Union, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,498 and an average price per square feet of $16.97. There are a total of 10 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Union.

How have rent prices in Union, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Union, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 2.65%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Union, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Union, NC is around $1,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.