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

Monticello

Marymount Tower

417 Stambaugh St

Stone Creek Apartments

The Riley at Belmont Hills

Marymount Manor

Mosaic Apartments

Courtyard Apartments
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Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+

The Heltsley

San Carlos Apartments LLC

Hillside Gardens

1015 Continentals Ave

3618 Alameda Apartments

Belmont Square Apartments

The Pines Apartments

Oakview

Woodside Court
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Highwater

Crown Towers Apartments

Arlington Apartments

Franklin 299

422 Portofino

820 Kipling St

Cirrus Redwood City

Radius

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Indigo

Carlmont Apartments - Entire Building Remodeled - No Pet Fee
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141 Wellesley Cres, Unit SI FL2-ID2090

Walnut Studios

Middlefield Junction

180 Harrison Ave

Greenwood Apartments

Bradford Apartments

Chateau D'Oro Apartments

529 Hampshire Ave

Bonnie Brae Terrace, A 62+ Community

Redwood Manor Apartments
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1410 Jefferson Ave

Hallmark House Apartments

Devonshire

Poplar Apartments

926 Woodside

Catania Apartments

86 Renato Ct

1550 Ebener St

Carlmont Heights

Cedar Patio Apartments
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Emerald Hills, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerald Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Hills Studio Apartments | $3,183 | $2,050 | $3,944 |
| Emerald Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,833 | $2,200 | $6,705 |
| Emerald Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,018 | $2,995 | $8,045 |
| Emerald Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,365 | $4,395 | $7,398 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marymount Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Monticello | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| The Riley at Belmont Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,363 |
| Marymount Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| San Carlos Apartments LLC | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Hillside Gardens | Castle Peak | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| The Pines Apartments | Updated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| Belmont Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlmont Apartments - Entire Building Remodeled - No Pet Fee | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| 1442 Gordon Street | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| Crown Towers Apartments | 106 | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Stone Creek Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.58 |
| Belmont Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1x1L | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Oakview | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Hillside Gardens | Castle Peak | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| Marymount Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Marymount Tower | Studio | Studio ,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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