Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Emeryville Neighborhood of Emeryville, CA from $900 (12 Rentals)

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1052 48th St

EmeryvilleCA94608

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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 4 Beds unit found at 1900 Broadway priced from $1,142. Residences at Lake Merritt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,819. Here are the most affordable Outer Emeryville apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,142
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1BStudio,1BA$1,819
EmmeBayStudio,1BA$2,012
Hollis OakFoxStudio,1BA$2,030
Artistry EmeryvilleStudio BStudio,1BA$2,061

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Emeryville, CA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Emeryville area is the $3.61 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Large Renovated-b4ru Model at Bay House Emeryville in the in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood starting from $4,510. The second greatest value Outer Emeryville apartment is the Two Bedroom - D Model at Parc on Powell starting at $3,754 with a $3.19 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.
Bay House Emeryville2 Bed/2 Bath Large Renovated-b4ru2BR,2BA$3.61
Parc on PowellTwo Bedroom - D2BR,2BA$3.19
Icon At ParkPlan 1H1BR,1BA$3.05
6152 Baker St, Unit 16152 Baker St3BR,2BA$3.27
3900 Adeline1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.93
1533 Harmon StBottom Floor 2BR Apartment2BR,1BA$3.12
1632 Prince St, Unit B1632 Prince St2BR,1BA$3.33
The Courtyards at 65th StreetEmery1BR,1BA$3.34
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1BStudio ,1BA$3.51
1627 Fairview St, Unit #A1627 Fairview St1BR,1BA$3.50

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Outer Emeryville, Emeryville, CA

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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 $2,270.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Emeryville is The Bridge at Emeryville which is listed at $2,156, while the average apartment in Outer Emeryville costs $5,550.

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 140 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 $2,203 which is $3,347 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Emeryville.

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