Bayview
6701 Shellmound St,
Emeryville, CA 94608
$3,144 - $5,083
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Emeryville, CA
What is the average rent in Emeryville, CA?
$2,690/month
Average Rent
742 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Emeryville, CA is $2,690 per month. This is 65% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Emeryville one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Emeryville, you can expect to pay about $2,270 per month for a studio, $2,690 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,320 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,303 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Emeryville, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $40 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Emeryville, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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4%
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12%
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12%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
4%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
69%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Emeryville?
Based on current rent prices, Watergate, North Bayfront and East Bay Bridge are the most affordable neighborhoods in Emeryville.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Emeryville?
Based on current rent prices, South Bayfront, Park Avenue and East Bay Bridge are the most expensive neighborhoods in Emeryville.
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Which Emeryville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Emeryville with the most apartments available are Park Avenue, North Bayfront and South Bayfront .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Emeryville, CA?
Because the average rent in Emeryville is $2,690, you’ll want to make about $8,966 per month or $107,592 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Emeryville, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Emeryville, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.