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

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hollis OakFoxStudio,1BA$2,030
Shattuck StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
5001-5005 Shafter AveBldg 50052BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parc on PowellTwo Bedroom - D2BR,2BA$3.20
2235 Bonar St3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.76
5001-5005 Shafter AveBldg 50052BR,1BA$3.69
1269 Alcatraz Avenue, Unit A1269 Alcatraz Avenue1BR,1BA$3.62
1175 63rd St, Unit 1171 B1175 63rd St2BR,1BA$4.23
Blake at BerkeleyA2Studio ,1BA$5.94
Hollis OakFoxStudio ,1BA$4.56
Shattuck StudiosStudioStudio ,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

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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