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Emeryville, CA Local Guide

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
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
The Harmony CollectiveSuite C - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,100
Roosevelt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,250
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 24BR,2BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emeryville, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emeryville area is the $2.24 price per square foot 7 Beds, 3 Baths Model at 960 61st St in the in the Glashaus neighborhood starting from $4,195. The second greatest value Emeryville apartment is the 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B starting at $3,995 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the West Oakland 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.
960 61st St7 Beds, 3 Baths7BR,3BA$2.24
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
1419 West St, Unit A1419 West St3BR,2BA$2.19
Telegraph Loftsslo 2B2B2BR,1.5BA$2.49
1450 12th St, Unit 1454A1450 12th St3BR,1BA$2.13
1622 center st, Unit 1622 #11622 center st3BR,2BA$2.23
2804 Adeline St2804 Adeline St2BR,2BA$2.27
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emeryville

What type of rentals are currently available in Emeryville?

There are currently 3433 Apartments for Rent in Emeryville, CA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $299,500. There are also 208 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emeryville ranging from $855 to $10,000.

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 $855 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,798.

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 $775 to $9,851, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,275.

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