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    6701 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608
    13 Units available
    STUDIO $2,723+
    1 BED $3,044+
    2 BEDS $3,840
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    5/5 Haoran G. on Sep 5, 2025

    All good. The living experience here is comfortable, clean, and convenient. The house is well-maintained with all essentials provided, making it easy to settle in. Location is practical for daily needs, and communication with the landlord is smooth. Overall, a pleasant and hassle-free rental choice.

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    4700 Adeline Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    STUDIO $1,890+
    1 BED $1,970+
    2 BEDS $2,876
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    1325 40Th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
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    1 BED $2,084+
    2 BEDS $2,926+
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    3900 Adeline Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    STUDIO $1,750+
    1 BED $2,225+
    2 BEDS $2,770+
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    3250 Hollis St, Oakland, CA 94608
    STUDIO $2,009
    1 BED $2,085
    2 BEDS $2,575+
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    873 32Nd Street, Oakland, CA 94608
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    3 BEDS $2,748
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    1035 Yerba Buena Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
    STUDIO $1,748
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    2850 Hannah Street, Oakland, CA 94608
    STUDIO $1,848+
    1 BED $1,898+
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    820 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94608
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    STUDIO $1,350+
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    972 Apgar St, Oakland, CA 94608
    1 BED $1,750
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    4801 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
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    2 BEDS $2,952
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    3015 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
    STUDIO $2,355+
    1 BED $2,606+
    2 BEDS $3,711
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    1532 Woolsey Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
    1 BED $1,850
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    3838 Turquoise Way, Oakland, CA 94609
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    2 BEDS $1,541+
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    1 BED $1,150+
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    4700 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
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    1 BED $2,926
    2 BEDS $4,061
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    2432 Chestnut Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO $1,336
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    2242 Magnolia Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO $1,798
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    722 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
    STUDIO $2,195
    2 BEDS $2,995
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    2618 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,248
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    1705 Mandela Parkway, Oakland, CA 94607
    STUDIO $1,384
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    2000 Linden Street, Oakland, CA 94607
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    1 BED $1,548
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    1707-1709 Peralta Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    2 BEDS $2,250
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Emeryville, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Emeryville, CA have increased by 3.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,874 to $2,983.

Average rent in Emeryville, CA

$2,983/mo Emeryville, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Emeryville, CA is $2,983.

    What's the typical rent budget in Emeryville, CA?

    About 20% of apartment rents in Emeryville, CA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 50% of apartments. Around 21% of East Bay’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 9% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Emeryville, CA (50%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Emeryville, CA

    90 /100
    Very Walkable
    96 /100
    Biker's Paradise
    Walk Score®: 90, Bike Score®: 96

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Emeryville, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Emeryville, CA were last updated on 16 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Emeryville, CA?

    The best apartments in Emeryville, CA are: Bayview, Bakery Lofts, The Bridge at Emeryville, 3900 Adeline and Hollis Oak.

    What is the average rent in Emeryville, CA?

    The average rent in Emeryville, CA is $2,895.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Emeryville, CA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Emeryville, CA is between $1,350 and $11,198.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Emeryville, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Emeryville, CA is between $1,750 and $7,946.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Emeryville, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Emeryville, CA is between $2,084 and $10,891.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Emeryville, CA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Emeryville, CA is between $1,890 and $5,175.

    What type of rental buildings are in Emeryville, CA?

    In Emeryville 70% of the housing is rented out compared to 30% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 64% of Emeryville’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 32% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Emeryville, CA?

    The average age of rental buildings in Emeryville is 16 years old, with 81% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 84% are garden-style apartment communities, 38% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Emeryville, CA?

    Rental apartments in Emeryville come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 15% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 47% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 31% of all rentals in Emeryville. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

    Living in Emeryville, CA

    Emeryville is a very small town just north of Oakland, with great proximity to San Francisco for renters who commute for work there. It’s very attractive to young tech professionals and families who want to live in a community that’s near lots of amenities and major corporate headquarters like Pixar, Clif Bar and LeapFrog. All renters have to do to get from Emeryville to San Francisco is take the ferry through the San Francisco Bay. The town itself is pretty urban, so renters don’t have to travel far to shop for their daily needs and home goods. Plus, renters in Emeryville enjoy having access to plenty of restaurants as well as parks where they can enjoy many outdoor activities. Emeryville has a Mediterranean climate, with mild but wet winters and fairly hot summers.

    Renting in Emeryville, CA

    In Emeryville, renters outnumber the homeowners, so there are lots of lovely apartments to choose from all over town. The Watergate community of Emeryville is very popular since it’s right on the water. It’s also home to two different marinas, one that is private and one that is public. On Bay Street in town, there is a great neighborhood with an artsy feel that is walkable to shops, pubs and restaurants. Many renters who live there work in the art scene, including filmmakers, painters and writers. Overall, the apartment communities in Emeryville are larger buildings with four and five stories. Most have courtyards with pool areas, grilling stations, and paths to walk around with treasured pets in this dog-friendly area.

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    Shopping in Emeryville, CA

    Bay Street Emeryville is a luxury outdoor shopping complex along the waterfront that mimics a small-town main street. Renters enjoy shopping at the galleries, clothing boutiques and artisan food stores that make up this unique area. The Public Market is very popular with renters, since it holds a bunch of different creative and international food stalls and cafes to enjoy interesting meals. For grocery stores, renters have access to Pak ‘N Save Foods, Trader Joe’s and a Northside Super Market, which has a local community vibe and an excellent deli counter. Other shopping plazas include the Powell Street Shopping Plaza, the East Bay Bridge and the Watergate Shopping Center.

    Transportation in Emeryville, CA

    Emeryville is located just 10 miles from San Francisco, making it easy for renters to get there via Interstate 80 that’s close to several apartment communities in town. Renters without a car rely on the MacArthur BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), that connects to Oakland and San Francisco, or the AC Transit, which runs a free shuttle service around town, called the Emery Go Round. In addition, Amtrak has a station in Emeryville that connects with two different train lines, the Coast Starlight to San Francisco and the California Zephyr line. To travel by air, renters can choose from two major airports nearby, depending on their needs: the San Francisco International Airport, located some 20 miles away, and the Oakland International Airport, which is about 13 miles away.

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