Alhambra, CA Rent History

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

Today (2026-09)
$2,645
1-year change
+0.2%
$6/mo
5-year change
+23.4%
$502/mo
10-year change
+51.2%
$896/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Alhambra

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,642/mo—0.0%
2017$1,790/mo+9.0%+9.0%
2018$1,887/mo+5.4%+14.9%
2019$1,965/mo+4.1%+19.7%
2020$2,002/mo+1.9%+21.9%
2021$2,048/mo+2.3%+24.7%
2022$2,285/mo+11.6%+39.2%
2023$2,425/mo+6.1%+47.7%
2024$2,509/mo+3.5%+52.8%
2025$2,605/mo+3.8%+58.6%
2026$2,642/mo+1.4%+60.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Alhambra changed since 2016?

Median rent in Alhambra, CA was $1,642 in 2016-04 and is $2,645 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,003 per month over 10 years.

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

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Alhambra, CA has changed +23.4% ($502 per month). The current median is $2,645.

What has rent in Alhambra done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Alhambra, CA has changed +51.2% ($896 per month). It is now $2,645.

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

Year over year, median rent in Alhambra, CA has increased +0.2% ($6/mo). Current median: $2,645.

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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.