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Cheapest Available Emeryville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emeryville, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LLC. in the West Oakland neighborhood priced from $815. Student | Identity Logan Park in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emeryville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
Helios1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Lenox Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,200
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,255
ArtHaus ChestnutBStudio,1BA$1,273
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emeryville, CA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emeryville area is the $2.15 price per square foot 850 40th St Model at 850 40th St, Unit 1 in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $4,300. 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.
850 40th St, Unit 1850 40th St3BR,2BA$2.15
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
2804 Adeline St2804 Adeline St2BR,2BA$2.19
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
1055 61st St, Unit 10551055 61st St2BR,1BA$2.17
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.08
871 27th St, Unit 871B871 27th St2BR,1BA$2.00
RUMI at King2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.02
LakePark Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.19
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 Claridge Hotel LLC. listed at $815.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emeryville Apartment is $1,100 at Helios.

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 $1,119 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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