Cheap Apartments for Rent in Emeryville, CA from $700 (150 Rentals)

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4600 Adeline StEmeryville, CA 94608

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Cheapest Available Emeryville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emeryville, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Lair in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $775. Claridge Apartments in the West Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emeryville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$775
Claridge ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,050
BoscoStudio - 241 sqftStudio,1BA$1,090
ArtHaus GrandBStudio,1BA$1,198
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,250
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
PiedmontStudio Income-RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emeryville, CA

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emeryville area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Emeryville apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 350 Vernon starting at $2,695 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emeryville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
350 Vernon2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.55
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
MariposaC12BR,1BA$2.22
The Lair2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.74
Telegraph Loftsslo f1Studio ,1BA$2.35
276 Adams1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.15
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
524 25th St, Unit 524-1524 25th St1BR,1BA$2.40

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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.

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. 

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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®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emeryville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Emeryville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Emeryville is at Claridge Apartments listed at $815.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Emeryville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emeryville Apartment is $950 at Helios.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Emeryville is starting from $775 at The Lair.

What is the most affordable Emeryville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Emeryville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Lair and starts from $775.

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