Apartments for Rent in Emeryville, CA

Prices and availability in Emeryville, CA were last updated on 19 Jun 2026.

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

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Emeryville, CA is between $1,350 and $9,827.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Emeryville, CA is between $2,100 and $11,157.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Emeryville, CA is between $2,020 and $16,214.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Emeryville, CA is between $2,214 and $9,580.

In Emeryville, 76% of the residents are renting compared to 24% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 65% of Emeryville's rentals, 32% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Emeryville are about 16 years old, on average. Of these, 81% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 84% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 38% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Emeryville are around 15% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 47% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 31% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.