Union City, CA Rent History
106 months of data, 2017–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$2,913
1-year change
+7.6%
$207/mo
5-year change
+20.5%
$496/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Union City
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $2,254/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $2,271/mo | +0.8% | +0.8% |
| 2019 | $2,298/mo | +1.2% | +2.0% |
| 2020 | $2,348/mo | +2.2% | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $2,346/mo | -0.1% | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $2,506/mo | +6.8% | +11.2% |
| 2023 | $2,605/mo | +4.0% | +15.6% |
| 2024 | $2,616/mo | +0.4% | +16.1% |
| 2025 | $2,681/mo | +2.5% | +18.9% |
| 2026 | $2,777/mo | +3.6% | +23.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Union City changed since 2017?
Median rent in Union City, CA was $2,254 in 2017-12 and is $2,913 as of 2026-09 — 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 +20.5% ($496 per month). The current median is $2,913.
Is rent in Union City going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Union City, CA has increased +7.6% ($207/mo). Current median: $2,913.