
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clawson Neighborhood of Emeryville, CA from $1,000 (44 Rentals)
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The Bridge at Emeryville

3900 Adeline

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5684 Bay St, Unit SI FL2-ID1988

4 Commodore Dr, Unit D438

3 Captain Dr

Northgate Terrace

ArtHaus 820
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776-778 20th St

961 Yerba Buena Ave, Unit 2

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Prescott Station

698 Brockhurst St

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5421 Market St, Unit C

Lampwork Lofts

610 22nd St

1919 Market Street
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Hollis Oak

817 52nd St

3213-3217 Market St

925 Apgar St

3238 Adeline St

Louise Street Lofts

668 28th St
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ArtHaus Linden

ArtHaus Northgate

ArtHaus Brush

ArtHaus Mandela

ArtHaus Chestnut

ArtHaus Yerba Buena

Oakland

ArtHaus Magnolia
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2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1130 30th Street

547 24th St

1515 Center St

624 31st St

Linden Haus

3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way

ArtHaus Hannah
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1084 16th St

655 40th St

530 24th Street

3209 Hannah St
Clawson, Emeryville, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clawson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clawson Studio Apartments | $1,734 | $1,050 | $3,556 |
| Clawson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,291 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Clawson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,145 | $1,747 | $10,000+ |
| Clawson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,781 | $2,225 | $6,315 |
| Clawson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $2,355 | $2,895 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Clawson Neighborhood of Emeryville, CA.
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Cheapest Available Clawson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clawson area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Northgate Terrace priced from $1,050. ArtHaus Brush has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,318. Here are the most affordable Clawson apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,318 |
| ArtHaus Linden | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| ArtHaus Chestnut | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
| ArtHaus Northgate | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,498 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,511 |
| Prescott Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| 624 31st St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Linden Haus | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,813 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clawson, CA
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clawson area is the $2.35 price per square foot 874 36th St Model at 874 36th St, Unit C in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Clawson apartment is the 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit A starting at $3,695 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clawson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 874 36th St, Unit C | 874 36th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| 2335 Market St, Unit A | 2335 Market St | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| Common MacArthur | Floor Plan I 4BR 2BA | 4BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| 3136 Union St, Unit 3136 | 3136 Union St | 3BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Bay House Emeryville | 2 Bed/2 Bath-b2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.85 |
| 3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| 1919 Market Street | 3 Bed 2 Bath A | 3BR,2BA | $3.56 |
| 5421 Market St, Unit C | 5421 Market St | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 624 31st St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clawson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clawson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clawson is under $1,813.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clawson?
The cheapest apartment in Clawson is Northgate Terrace which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Clawson costs $9,567.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clawson?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Clawson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clawson?
Cheap apartments in Clawson have an average cost of $149 which is $9,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clawson.
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