Union City, CA Rent History
104 months of data, 2017–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-07)
$2,941
1-year change
+17.5%
$438/mo
5-year change
+27.6%
$636/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Union City
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $2,208/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 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 $2,941 as of 2026-07 — a change of $733 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 +27.6% ($636 per month). The current median is $2,941.
Is rent in Union City going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Union City, CA has increased +17.5% ($438/mo). Current median: $2,941.