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Emeryville, CA

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The home of Pixar enjoys a prime Bay Area location.

Commuter Shopping Arts Culture Film Industry

Emeryville is a small community right in the heart of the Bay Area, part of greater Oakland’s north side and sitting right at the foot of the Bay Bridge into San Francisco. The art scene thrives here, with hundreds of painters, musicians, and filmmakers working around town. Pixar has its headquarters in the middle of the city and serves as the Emeryville’s largest employer, so there’s a good chance of rubbing elbows with some extremely creative neighbors once you move to a rental in Emeryville.

The waterfront Bay Street Emeryville offers upscale shopping in a uniquely “main street” environment, while the Public Market offers a boutique dining experience with nearly a dozen specialty cafes under one roof.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Emeryville, CA is $2,277 for a studio, $2,613 for one bedroom, $3,324 for two bedrooms, and $4,302 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Emeryville has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,613/month
751 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,600/month
715 Sq Ft
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Transportation

90

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

24

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

95

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Schools

Anna Yates Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

439 Students

5
out of 10

Anna Yates Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

439 Students

5
out of 10

Emery Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

187 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • San Francisco Bay Trail (at Emeryville)
  • McLaughlin Eastshore State Park
  • Strawberry Creek Park
  • Shorebird Nature Center
  • Shorebird Park

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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