Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Emeryville, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Emeryville
$3,410/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Emeryville is $3,410 per month as of August 2026. This is 77% above the national average rent, or $1,485 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Emeryville
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Emeryville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Emeryville, CA
Average rent prices in Emeryville have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Emeryville, CA
Rent prices in Emeryville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Emeryville is $3,565, whereas a house costs $3,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Emeryville run $3,160 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,930.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,037 | 2% |  19% | |
1 bedroom | $2,990 | 4% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $3,917 | 1% | 35% | |
3 bedroom | $3,472 | 5% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $2,895 | 8% | 2% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Emeryville, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,565 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,025 | 13% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,197 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,037
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,990
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,917
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
35%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,472
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Emeryville, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,565
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,025
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,197
The table above reflects average rent prices in Emeryville, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Emeryville, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Emeryville and Benicia by all bedroom counts and property types.
Emeryville
77%higher than the national median
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Emeryville, CA is 31% higher than the median rent in Benicia, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,595
5%$3,450
16%$3,351
18%$2,350
4%$2,647
9%$2,345
33%$2,430
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$3,750
5%$4,315
21%$5,300
61%$3,175
4%Discover rentals in Emeryville, CA
20h ago
1071 47th St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1039 45th St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Emeryville
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
House for rent
9h ago
1325 40th St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,821–$19,815
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1465 65th St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1 bed
1 bath
$3,227–$3,547
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,970
$2,840
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1465 65th St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1 bed
1 bath
$3,227–$3,547
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
6401 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,313–$3,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
5684 Bay St #1987, Emeryville, CA 94608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,200–$3,580
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1465 65th St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1 bed
1 bath
$3,227–$3,547
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
6401 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,313–$3,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
6301 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,080–$5,146
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,970
$2,840
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
4098 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
2 beds
2 baths
$3,140–$3,420
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Emeryville, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Emeryville rental market.
How much is rent in Emeryville?
The average rent in Emeryville is $3,410 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Emeryville?
Average rent prices in Emeryville have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.
How does Emeryville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Emeryville is 77% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,485 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Emeryville?
To comfortably afford rent in Emeryville, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Emeryville?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Emeryville average around $2,790/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,640/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).