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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 Hotel LLC. 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 Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
The Harmony CollectiveSuite C - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,100
Roosevelt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 24BR,2BA$1,289
Electric LoftsStudio JStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emeryville, CA

As of August 04, 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 $2,795 with a $1.60 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$1.60
1419 West St, Unit A1419 West St3BR,2BA$2.19
1450 12th St, Unit 1454A1450 12th St3BR,1BA$1.99
1622 center st, Unit 1622 #11622 center st3BR,2BA$2.23
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
The Lair2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.95
FOUND Study Southside BerkeleyDouble Room (Bunkbeds) in 4 Bed/2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.92
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99
FOUND Study Downtown BerkeleyB2 (2 bed/1 bath)2BR,1BA$1.50

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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

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 Cheap Emeryville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Emeryville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Emeryville is at Claridge Hotel LLC. 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 $999 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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