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Cheapest Available Emeryville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emeryville, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student | Identity Logan Park in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $849. Common MacArthur in the West Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $903. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emeryville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
Common MacArthurPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath - A4BR,2BA$903
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$997
1023 Magnolia St1023 Magnolia St1BR,1BA$1,000
Common JeffersonPrivate Furnished Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
857 55th St857 55th St1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emeryville, CA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emeryville area is the $1.65 price per square foot 5312 Shattuck Ave Model at 5312 Shattuck Ave, Unit 5312 in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Emeryville apartment is the Loft D Model at 5th Street Lofts starting at $2,799 with a $1.93 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.
5312 Shattuck Ave, Unit 53125312 Shattuck Ave3BR,2BA$1.65
5th Street LoftsLoft DStudio ,1BA$1.93
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.08
Telegraph Loftsslo f2Studio ,1BA$2.12
566 53rd St, Unit 566566 53rd St2BR,1BA$2.36
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
RUMI at KingPrivate Bedroom & Bathroom in 2B2B2BR,2BA$2.02
Lee St. 2791BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.39
3301 Telegraph Ave3041BR,1BA$2.15

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Emeryville Overview

Emeryville is a suburb of San Fransisco and is a great place to rent an apartment. It has plenty of activities in the area for you to enjoy and is considered to be a growing area just outside of San Fransisco.

Why live in Emeryville, CA?

One of the best aspects of Emeryville is the fact that you will have close access to the bay. Having an apartment in the area also means that you will access to some great nightlife and a high density of restaurants in the area. There are plenty of parks that you can visit in the area that are perfect for the entire family to enjoy. You will also find that the area's economy is booming and that there are more job opportunities popping up over time. 

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Getting Around Emeryville, CA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emeryville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Emeryville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Emeryville is at Aquatic @ U listed at $997.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Emeryville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emeryville Apartment is $1,000 at 1023 Magnolia St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Emeryville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Emeryville is starting from $1,129 at Student | Identity Logan Park.

What is the most affordable Emeryville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Emeryville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Student | Identity Logan Park and starts from $849.

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