Alameda, CA Rent History

125 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,876
1-year change
+6.0%
$163/mo
5-year change
+13.9%
$350/mo
10-year change
+30.4%
$671/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Alameda

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$2,148/mo—0.0%
2017$2,314/mo+7.7%+7.7%
2018$2,349/mo+1.5%+9.4%
2019$2,413/mo+2.7%+12.3%
2020$2,465/mo+2.2%+14.8%
2021$2,455/mo-0.4%+14.3%
2022$2,601/mo+5.9%+21.1%
2023$2,680/mo+3.0%+24.8%
2024$2,666/mo-0.5%+24.1%
2025$2,673/mo+0.3%+24.4%
2026$2,805/mo+4.9%+30.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Alameda changed since 2016?

Median rent in Alameda, CA was $2,148 in 2016-05 and is $2,876 as of 2026-09 — a change of $728 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 +13.9% ($350 per month). The current median is $2,876.

What has rent in Alameda done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Alameda, CA has changed +30.4% ($671 per month). It is now $2,876.

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

Year over year, median rent in Alameda, CA has increased +6.0% ($163/mo). Current median: $2,876.

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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.