Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Emeryville Neighborhood of Emeryville, CA from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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Bakery Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bakery Lofts

4600 Adeline StEmeryville, CA 94608

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ArtHaus Yerba Buena
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Yerba Buena

1035 Yerba Buena AveOakland, CA 94608
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3205 California St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3205 California St

3205 California StBerkeley, CA 94703

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Outer Emeryville, Emeryville, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Emeryville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Emeryville area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Hollis Oak priced from $1,999. ArtHaus Yerba Buena has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Outer Emeryville apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hollis OakFoxStudio,1BA$1,999
ArtHaus Yerba BuenaStudio 1EStudio,1BA$2,000
Artistry EmeryvilleStudio BStudio,1BA$2,045
3101-3115 California Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,195
3900 Adeline1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Emeryville, CA

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Emeryville area is the $2.72 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Flat-A Model at Oak Walk in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Outer Emeryville apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath-b3 Model at Bay House Emeryville starting at $3,860 with a $3.72 price per square foot in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Emeryville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak Walk2 Bed 2 Bath Flat-A2BR,2BA$2.72
Bay House Emeryville2 Bed/2 Bath-b32BR,2BA$3.72
The Courtyards at 65th StreetWallace2BR,2BA$3.00
EmmeSan Pablo2BR,2BA$2.99
3900 Adeline3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$3.60
1035 63rd St1035 63rd St2BR,2BA$3.53
4300 Market St, Unit C4300 Market St2BR,1BA$2.83
Avenue 64Christie Avenue1BR,1BA$3.47
Artistry EmeryvilleStudio BStudio ,1BA$3.71
956 Apgar St, Unit 4956 Apgar St1BR,1BA$3.62

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Outer Emeryville, Emeryville, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Emeryville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Emeryville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Emeryville is under $2,449.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Emeryville?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Emeryville is Hollis Oak which is listed at $2,160, while the average apartment in Outer Emeryville costs $4,670.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Emeryville?

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 6 regular apartments in Outer Emeryville 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 Outer Emeryville?

Cheap apartments in Outer Emeryville have an average cost of $370 which is $4,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Emeryville.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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