Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Golden Gate Neighborhood of Emeryville, CA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)
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1093 Alcatraz Ave

1046 63rd St

Hollis Oak
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5001-5005 Shafter Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Golden Gate?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Golden Gate Studio Apartments | $2,363 | $2,030 | $2,725 |
Golden Gate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $1,750 | $3,110 |
Golden Gate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,381 | $2,400 | $4,620 |
Golden Gate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,266 | $2,500 | $3,950 |
Golden Gate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Golden Gate Neighborhood of Emeryville, CA.
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Cheapest Available Golden Gate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Golden Gate area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Hollis Oak priced from $2,030. Shattuck Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Golden Gate apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hollis Oak | Fox | Studio,1BA | $2,030 |
Shattuck Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
5001-5005 Shafter Ave | Bldg 5005 | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden Gate, CA
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Golden Gate area is the $3.20 price per square foot Two Bedroom - D Model at Parc on Powell in the in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood starting from $3,759. The second greatest value Golden Gate apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2235 Bonar St starting at $3,950 with a $3.76 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Golden Gate apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parc on Powell | Two Bedroom - D | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
2235 Bonar St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.76 |
5001-5005 Shafter Ave | Bldg 5005 | 2BR,1BA | $3.69 |
1269 Alcatraz Avenue, Unit A | 1269 Alcatraz Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
1175 63rd St, Unit 1171 B | 1175 63rd St | 2BR,1BA | $4.23 |
Blake at Berkeley | A2 | Studio ,1BA | $5.94 |
Hollis Oak | Fox | Studio ,1BA | $4.56 |
Shattuck Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.35 |
Getting Around the Golden Gate Neighborhood in Emeryville, CA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 Golden Gate Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Golden Gate?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Golden Gate is under $2,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Golden Gate?
The cheapest apartment in Golden Gate is Parc on Powell which is listed at $2,821, while the average apartment in Golden Gate costs $5,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Golden Gate?
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 9 regular apartments in Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate?
Cheap apartments in Golden Gate have an average cost of $2,926 which is $2,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Golden Gate.
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