Cheap Apartments for Rent in Emeryville, CA from $845 (193 Rentals)

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4327 Essex Street
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4327 Essex Street

4327 Essex StEmeryville, CA 94608
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45th Street-1039
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45th Street-1039

1039 45th StEmeryville, CA 94608

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property at 1780 Boxcar Cir
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350
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3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1780 Boxcar Cir

OaklandCA94607
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property at 5918 Martin Luther King Jr Way
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,400
4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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5918 Martin Luther King Jr Way

OaklandCA94609

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property at 5580 Vallejo St
$1,695
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5580 Vallejo St
OaklandCA94608
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1900 Broadway
$1,762 - $10,057

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1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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Prescott Station
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$1,775 - $1,915

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Prescott Station

2121 Wood StOakland, CA 94607
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property at 1932 Haste St
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1932 Haste St

BerkeleyCA94704

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property at 626 8th St
$1,895
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626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607
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Emeryville, CA Local Guide

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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 $850. Claridge Hotel LP. in the West Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emeryville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$850
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,$895
RUMI at King[2026 - 2027] By the Bed: Unlock Smart Living a...Studio,2BA$950
HeliosHelios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027...1BR,1BA$950
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The Harmony CollectiveSuite D - Furnished Rooms - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,095
Roosevelt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200
3228 Adeline LLC4 Bedroom | 1 Bath4BR,1BA$1,205
Electric LoftsStudio H AFFStudio,1BA$1,305
Oak VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emeryville, CA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emeryville area is the $2.34 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Model at 5521 Shattuck Ave in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,505. The second greatest value Emeryville apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Oak Walk starting at $3,110 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Emeryville 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.
5521 Shattuck Ave3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.34
Oak Walk2 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.21
3228 Adeline LLC5 Bedroom | 1 Bath5BR,1BA$1.00
RUMI at King3B Private Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.73
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
ArtHaus DwightD14BR,2BA$1.88
2124 Parker3 Bedroom | 2 Bath A3BR,2BA$1.32
1844 Dwight Way, Unit Dwight way1844 Dwight Way1BR,1BA$2.19
ArtHaus TelegraphCal Suite4BR,2BA$1.42
The Lair1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93

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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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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 LP. listed at $895.

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 $1,081 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 $850.

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