Union City, CA Rent History

103 months of data, 20172026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,867
1-year change
+15.3%
$381/mo
5-year change
+24.2%
$558/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Union City

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2017
2017$2,208/mo0.0%
2018$2,237/mo+1.3%+1.3%
2019$2,251/mo+0.6%+1.9%
2020$2,307/mo+2.5%+4.5%
2021$2,299/mo-0.3%+4.1%
2022$2,455/mo+6.8%+11.2%
2023$2,546/mo+3.7%+15.3%
2024$2,557/mo+0.4%+15.8%
2025$2,483/mo-2.9%+12.5%
2026$2,717/mo+9.4%+23.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Union City changed since 2017?

Median rent in Union City, CA was $2,208 in 2017-12 and is $2,867 as of 2026-06 — a change of $659 per month over 9 years.

How much has Union City rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Union City, CA has changed +24.2% ($558 per month). The current median is $2,867.

Is rent in Union City going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Union City, CA has increased +15.3% ($381/mo). Current median: $2,867.

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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.