Studio Apartment Rent in Emeryville, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Emeryville, California as of October 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $3,104 and +60% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Emeryville
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Emeryville
Compare Emeryville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Emeryville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Emeryville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, CA | 2.9 mi | $1,913 | $-157 (-8%) |
| Albany, CA | 3.7 mi | $1,940 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Alameda, CA | 4.4 mi | $1,960 | $-110 (-5%) |
| Oakland, CA | 5.5 mi | $1,792 | $-278 (-13%) |
| El Cerrito, CA | 5.9 mi | $1,910 | $-160 (-8%) |
| Orinda, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,120 | +$50 (+2%) |
| Richmond, CA | 8.6 mi | $1,685 | $-385 (-19%) |
| San Pablo, CA | 9.5 mi | $1,709 | $-361 (-17%) |
| San Francisco, CA | 10 mi | $2,319 | +$249 (+12%) |
| Pinole, CA | 10.9 mi | $1,970 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Moraga, CA | 12 mi | $2,270 | +$200 (+10%) |
| Hercules, CA | 12.1 mi | $2,490 | +$420 (+20%) |
Studio rent in Emeryville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Emeryville?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Emeryville, California is $2,070 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $3,104.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Emeryville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,800 ($6,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Emeryville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Emeryville's studio median of $2,070 is +60% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Emeryville rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Emeryville ranks #216 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Emeryville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Berkeley ($1,913), Albany ($1,940), Alameda ($1,960).