
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Longfellow Neighborhood of Emeryville, CA from $1,400 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Longfellow area of Emeryville.


3900 Adeline

Andante Emeryville

Bakery Lofts

3960 Adeline St

3850-3852 West St

5103 West St

1024 47th St

880 36th St

1052 43rd St
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1002-1006 47th St

4119 Adeline St

827 52nd St

1029 47th St

4339 Adeline St

1077-1089 41st St

1049 45th St

Estrella Vista Apartments

Avalon Senior Housing

950 40th St
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The Skylyne at Temescal

4030-4038 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Bakery Lofts Three

862 36th

City Crossing

4211 Martin Luther King Jr Way

688 43rd St

McArthur Motel

961-965 W MacArthur Blvd

877-885 Apgar St
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949 35th St

3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way

956 Apgar St

870 41st St

730-734 Apgar St

783-789 52nd St

829 37th St

859 37th St

864-866 34th St

832-836 37th St
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816 37th St

710 37th St

772 47th St

715 40th St

514-518 W MacArthur Blvd

961-965 Yerba Buena Ave

4534 Martin Luther King Jr Way

845 Apgar St

693 39th St

939 W MacArthur Blvd
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Longfellow, Emeryville, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Longfellow?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Studio Apartments | $1,652 | $1,425 | $3,350 |
| Longfellow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,052 | $2,210 | $3,587 |
| Longfellow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,957 | $2,500 | $9,668 |
| Longfellow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,347 | $2,400 | $6,082 |
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There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Longfellow Neighborhood of Emeryville, CA.
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Cheapest Available Longfellow Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Longfellow area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at ArtHaus 820 priced from $1,425. 3900 Adeline has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,780. Here are the most affordable Longfellow apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| 3900 Adeline | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,780 |
| Oak Walk | 1 Bed 1 Bath- B | 1BR,1BA | $2,210 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath-S | 1BR,1BA | $3,162 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Longfellow, CA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Longfellow area is the $2.18 price per square foot 3834 Market St Model at 3834 Market St in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Longfellow apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath- B Model at Oak Walk starting at $2,210 with a $3.11 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Longfellow apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3834 Market St | 3834 Market St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.18 |
| Oak Walk | 1 Bed 1 Bath- B | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Studio-N | Studio ,1BA | $6.71 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.61 |
| 3900 Adeline | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.46 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Longfellow Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Longfellow?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Longfellow is under $3,162.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Longfellow?
The cheapest apartment in Longfellow is Oak Walk which is listed at $2,210, while the average apartment in Longfellow costs $4,453.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Longfellow?
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 12 regular apartments in Longfellow 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 Longfellow?
Cheap apartments in Longfellow have an average cost of $624 which is $3,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Longfellow.
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