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Emeryville, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emeryville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emeryville, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LLC. in the West Oakland neighborhood priced from $800. 2124 Parker in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $829. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emeryville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
2124 Parker2 Bedroom | 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$829
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
Common MacArthurPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath - A4BR,2BA$903
2210 MLK5 Bedroom | 2 Bath B5BR,2BA$940
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
The Lair2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$999
Common JeffersonPrivate Furnished Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Roosevelt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emeryville, CA

As of July 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 4 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 514-516 North St starting at $3,550 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the South Berkeley 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
514-516 North St4 Beds, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$1.98
2804 Adeline St2804 Adeline St2BR,2BA$2.27
1622 center st, Unit 1622 #11622 center st3BR,2BA$2.35
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
2210 MLK5 Bedroom | 2 Bath A5BR,2BA$1.19
871 27th St, Unit 871B871 27th St2BR,1BA$1.90
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
695 42nd St, Unit D695 42nd St2BR,1BA$2.33
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emeryville

What type of rentals are currently available in Emeryville?

There are currently 3417 Apartments for Rent in Emeryville, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $299,500. There are also 219 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emeryville ranging from $645 to $9,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Emeryville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Emeryville ranges from $645 to $9,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,054.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Emeryville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Emeryville range from $849 to $17,546, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $5,980. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,270.

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