
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Longfellow Neighborhood of Emeryville, CA from $1,400 (61 Rentals)
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Oak Walk

Andante Emeryville

3960 Adeline St

3850-3852 West St

5103 West St

1024 47th St

880 36th St

1052 43rd St

4119 Adeline St
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1002-1006 47th St

827 52nd St

1029 47th St

4339 Adeline St

1077-1089 41st St

1049 45th St

Estrella Vista Apartments

950 40th St

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The Skylyne at Temescal
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874 36th St, Unit C

862 36th

City Crossing

4211 Martin Luther King Jr Way

688 43rd St

3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way

956 Apgar St

949 35th St
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877-885 Apgar St

730-734 Apgar St

783-789 52nd St

816 37th St

McArthur Motel

870 41st St

961-965 W MacArthur Blvd

859 37th St

864-866 34th St

710 37th St
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829 37th St

832-836 37th St

772 47th St

715 40th St

514-518 W MacArthur Blvd

845 Apgar St

693 39th St

961-965 Yerba Buena Ave

4534 Martin Luther King Jr Way

886 45th St
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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 | $1,576 | $1,511 | $2,380 |
| Longfellow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,195 | $1,750 | $3,824 |
| Longfellow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,563 | $3,025 | $4,628 |
| Longfellow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,565 | $3,500 | $3,630 |
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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 $1,511. 3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,195. 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 | $1,511 |
| 3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 3900 Adeline | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,280 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath-Z | 1BR,1BA | $3,416 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Longfellow, CA
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Longfellow 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 Longfellow apartment is the 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way Model at 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way starting at $3,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Longfellow 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 874 36th St, Unit C | 874 36th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 3615 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| The Skylyne at Temescal | Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath-PP | 1BR,1BA | $6.12 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.08 |
| 3900 Adeline | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Longfellow Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Longfellow?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Longfellow is at ArtHaus 820 listed at $1,511.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Longfellow Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Longfellow Apartment is $2,780 at 3900 Adeline.
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