Cheap Apartments for Rent in Emerald Hills, CA from $900 (101 Rentals)

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Highwater
$3,141 - $7,398
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$3,141 - $7,398

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Highwater

1405 El Camino RealRedwood City, CA 94063
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$3,570

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$3,570

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Oct 29

820 Kipling St

Palo AltoCA94301
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Indigo
$3,666 - $4,503
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Indigo

675 Bradford StRedwood City, CA 94063
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Walnut Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Studios

817 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Middlefield Junction
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Middlefield Junction

2700 Middlefield RdRedwood City, CA 94063
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180 Harrison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

180 Harrison Ave

180 Harrison AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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Greenwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwood Apartments

1150 Greenwood AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Bradford Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Apartments

780 Bradford StRedwood City, CA 94063
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Chateau D'Oro Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau D'Oro Apartments

1001 Continentals WayBelmont, CA 94002
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529 Hampshire Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

529 Hampshire Ave

529 Hampshire AveRedwood City, CA 94063
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1410 Jefferson Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Jefferson Ave

1410 Jefferson AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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Devonshire
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Devonshire

17-25 Devonshire BlvdSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Poplar Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Apartments

440 Poplar AveRedwood City, CA 94061
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926 Woodside
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

926 Woodside

926-928 Woodside RdRedwood City, CA 94061
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Catania Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catania Apartments

2431 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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86 Renato Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

86 Renato Ct

86 Renato CtRedwood City, CA 94061
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1550 Ebener St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1550 Ebener St

1550 Ebener StRedwood City, CA 94061
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Carlmont Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlmont Heights

2213 Hastings DrBelmont, CA 94002
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Cedar Patio Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Patio Apartments

547 Cedar StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Emerald Hills, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emerald Hills Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emerald Hills, CA is a Studio unit found at Marymount Tower in the Marina Park neighborhood priced from $2,195. Monticello in the Roosevelt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emerald Hills apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marymount TowerStudioStudio,1BA$2,195
MonticelloStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The Riley at Belmont HillsStudioStudio,1BA$2,363
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
San Carlos Apartments LLC1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,595
Hillside GardensCastle Peak1BR,1BA$2,700
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo1BR,1BA$2,795
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Hills, CA and Nearby

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Hills area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Carlmont Apartments - Entire Building Remodeled - No Pet Fee in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Emerald Hills apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1442 Gordon Street starting at $3,295 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the West Atherton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerald Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlmont Apartments - Entire Building Remodeled - No Pet Fee2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.41
1442 Gordon Street2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.08
Crown Towers Apartments1062BR,1BA$3.36
Stone Creek Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.58
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.05
Courtyard Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$3.12
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$3.58
Hillside GardensCastle Peak1BR,1BA$3.60
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Marymount TowerStudioStudio ,1BA$3.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerald Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Emerald Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Emerald Hills is at Marymount Tower listed at $2,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerald Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerald Hills Apartment is $2,295 at Marymount Tower.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Emerald Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Emerald Hills is starting from $2,795 at Belmont Square Apartments.

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