
Apartments for Rent in Emeryville, CA (3,491 Rentals)


The Emery

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Avalon Public Market

The Bridge at Emeryville

Avenue 64

The Courtyards at 65th Street
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6701 Shellmound St

6701 Shellmound St
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Emeryville, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emeryville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Emeryville Studio Apartments | $2,313 | $1,050 | $5,166 |
Emeryville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $730 | $10,000+ |
Emeryville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,473 | $999 | $10,000+ |
Emeryville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,324 | $849 | $10,000+ |
Emeryville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $1,280 | $6,495 |
Emeryville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $1,408 | $7,150 |
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Emeryville Overview
Emeryville is a suburb of San Fransisco and is a great place to rent an apartment. It has plenty of activities in the area for you to enjoy and is considered to be a growing area just outside of San Fransisco.
What is the history of Emeryville?
Emeryville was created in 1896 and named after Joseph Emery. He was a gold rush prospector who wanted to come to California seeking opportunities during this time.
How is the weather in Emeryville?
One of the best things about Emeryville is that is will almost never go above 75 degrees in the summertime and hardly ever freezes! This means that you can expect fair weather all year round that encourages outdoor activity.
How do I get around town?
The bus service in town is called The Emery-Go-Round and travels all throughout the city. The Emery-Go-Round typically takes people to major business outlets in the area. However, there is a full bus service called AC transit that goes all throughout town and connects 13 cities.
What is the Emeryville commute like?
Emeryville is surrounded by 4 major highways that run through the city. Highway 580, Highway 80, Highway 13, and the major road of San Pablo Avenue. You can expect to find the usual traffic volumes depending on the time of day. It is recommended that you leave before the traffic times become heavily congested in the morning and late afternoon.
What are the local media outlets?
You can find most of your news from ABC 7 or KTVU FOX 2. Both of these news stations will report on breaking incidents in the bay area and present normal news segments during the morning and evening hours.
Why live in Emeryville, CA?
One of the best aspects of Emeryville is the fact that you will have close access to the bay. Having an apartment in the area also means that you will access to some great nightlife and a high density of restaurants in the area. There are plenty of parks that you can visit in the area that are perfect for the entire family to enjoy. You will also find that the area's economy is booming and that there are more job opportunities popping up over time.
What Emeryville landmarks should I see?
Emeryville Shellmound Memorial is a great landmark to visit. It is a memorial that charts the human habitation in the area and provides a rich history of Emeryville's growth. Pixar Animation Studios is also located in the area! Some of your favorite Pixar movies were created in Emeryville including Toy Story, Monster's Inc., and Brave!
What is there to do around Emeryville?
There are plenty of things for apartment residents to enjoy in the area! Some of these include martial art studios, yoga studios, and other fitness activities that you can enjoy with other people. You will also find that there are lots of coffee shops to enjoy. The bar scene is fairly prominent with some great places that apartment residents should experience.
Any annual festivals or Emeryville events to know?
While there are no annual festivals in Emeryville, there is plenty to experience in San Fransisco! Whiskey's of The World is an annual festival that all whiskey enthusiasts should most certainly attend! The San Fransisco Movement Arts Festival is another great event that you can bring your family to and experience art!
Where are the nearby vacation spots?
San Fransisco is one of the more popular vacation spots to travel to from Emeryville. It is less than 100 miles and you can find incredible spots such as the Cesar E. Chavez park that is located on the bay to the north of Emeryville.
Where is the best place to move in Emeryville?
Hollis St/Powell St are some of the safest areas to rent an apartment in Emeryville. There is plenty of waterfronts for you to enjoy and other beach-like activities. Some of these activities include kiteboard and surfing. This area's value is set to increase in a short amount of time which means that you will want to move here as soon as you can!
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Getting Around Emeryville, CA
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Emeryville
How much are Studio apartments in Emeryville?
There are currently 551 Studio Apartments in Emeryville with rent ranges from $1,050 to $5,166 with an average price of $2,313.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Emeryville Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Emeryville ranges from $730 to $13,238 with an average monthly rent of $2,740.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Emeryville cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Emeryville range from $999 to $17,503. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,473.
How expensive are Emeryville Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 446 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Emeryville on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $849 to $18,323 - averaging $4,324 for the location.
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