Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Emeryville, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Emeryville
$3,600/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in Emeryville is $3,600 per month as of November 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Emeryville
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Emeryville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Emeryville, CA
Average rent prices in Emeryville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 $3,680, whereas a house costs $3,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Emeryville run $3,201 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,198 | 4% |  14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,982 | No Change | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $3,990 | 1% | 25% | |
3 bedroom | $3,695 | No Change | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | No Change | 63% |
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 | $3,680 | 3% | 24% | |
Condos | $2,450 | 2% | 2% | |
Houses | $3,375 | No Change | 31% | |
Rooms | $1,395 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,198
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,982
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,990
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,695
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last year
63%
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
$3,680
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
24%
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,375
Last year
31%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,395
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
89%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Emeryville, CA is 41% higher than the median rent in Benicia, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,547
2%$3,612
12%$3,500
10%$2,775
7%$2,758
4%$2,650
58%$2,850
33%$2,665
3%$4,110
23%$4,559
30%$4,595
16%$3,395
3%Discover rentals in Emeryville, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Emeryville
4 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
22h ago
1325 40th St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,633–$7,189
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
6401 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,737–$3,722
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1071 47th St, Emeryville, CA 94608
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6301 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,180–$5,910
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
22m ago
Verified
6301 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,260–$4,955
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$4,200
Price dropped $170Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1333 Powell St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,605–$5,319
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
6350 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,657–$3,587
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6399 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,447–$3,977
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1465 65th St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,607–$4,137
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1333 Powell St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,605–$5,319
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
6350 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,657–$3,587
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6399 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,447–$3,977
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1465 65th St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,607–$4,137
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
6401 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,737–$3,722
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1333 Powell St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1 bed
1 bath
$2,605–$3,962
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
6401 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,737–$3,722
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22m ago
Verified
6301 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,260–$4,955
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$4,200
Price dropped $170Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $3,600 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Emeryville?
Average rent prices in Emeryville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.
How does Emeryville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Emeryville is 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,700 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 $144,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Emeryville?
December offers the best rental deals in Emeryville, with rents running about 5.6% lower than the August peak season.
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).