Alameda, CA Rent History

122 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,948
1-year change
+14.0%
$363/mo
5-year change
+16.6%
$419/mo
10-year change
+35.5%
$773/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Alameda

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$2,189/mo0.0%
2017$2,359/mo+7.8%+7.8%
2018$2,397/mo+1.6%+9.5%
2019$2,462/mo+2.7%+12.5%
2020$2,520/mo+2.4%+15.1%
2021$2,505/mo-0.6%+14.4%
2022$2,661/mo+6.2%+21.6%
2023$2,748/mo+3.3%+25.5%
2024$2,730/mo-0.7%+24.7%
2025$2,572/mo-5.8%+17.5%
2026$2,883/mo+12.1%+31.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Alameda changed since 2016?

Median rent in Alameda, CA was $2,189 in 2016-05 and is $2,948 as of 2026-06 — a change of $759 per month over 10 years.

How much has Alameda rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Alameda, CA has changed +16.6% ($419 per month). The current median is $2,948.

What has rent in Alameda done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Alameda, CA has changed +35.5% ($773 per month). It is now $2,948.

Is rent in Alameda going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Alameda, CA has increased +14.0% ($363/mo). Current median: $2,948.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.