
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clawson Neighborhood of Emeryville, CA from $1,000 (37 Rentals)
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3900 Adeline

The Bridge at Emeryville

4327 Essex St

ArtHaus 820

828 Milton St

1705 Linden St

The Moran
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Prescott Station

698 Brockhurst St

Lampwork Lofts

856-860 32nd St

1806 Filbert St

Hollis Oak

5308-5314 Market St

1919 Market Street

Louise Street Lofts
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Common MacArthur

668 28th St

Linden Haus

ArtHaus Linden

ArtHaus Chestnut

ArtHaus Mandela

ArtHaus Brush

ArtHaus Magnolia

Oakland
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530 24th St

2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1130 30th Street

547 24th St

ArtHaus Yerba Buena

624 31st St

737 46th St

ArtHaus Hannah

916 44th St
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3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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 | $1,570 | $1,050 | $3,209 |
| Clawson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,066 | $1,696 | $9,682 |
| Clawson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,769 | $1,747 | $10,000+ |
| Clawson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,725 | $2,225 | $6,004 |
| Clawson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $2,355 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 37 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. Common MacArthur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,063. 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 |
| Common MacArthur | Floor Plan B 1BR 0BA | 1BR, | $1,063 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,332 |
| ArtHaus Linden | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| ArtHaus Chestnut | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,409 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,419 |
| ArtHaus Magnolia | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
| ArtHaus Yerba Buena | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,648 |
| Linden Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,763 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clawson, CA
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clawson area is the $2.42 price per square foot 874 36th St Model at 874 36th St, Unit C in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Clawson apartment is the 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way Model at 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 starting at $2,600 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Ralph Bunche 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 | $2.42 |
| 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 | 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.17 |
| 952 45th St, Unit 2 | 952 45th St | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| 3136 Union St, Unit 3136 | 3136 Union St | 3BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| 2335 Market St, Unit A | 2335 Market St | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| 945 40th St, Unit D | 945 40th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| 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 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.37 |
| 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 $1,763.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clawson?
The cheapest apartment in Clawson is Common MacArthur which is listed at $1,063, while the average apartment in Clawson costs $16,385.
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 2 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 $125 which is $16,260 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clawson.
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