Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Aquatic Park Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $700 (60 Rentals)

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2210 MLK
5 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2210 MLK

2210 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Roosevelt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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Oregon Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Park Apartments

1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Rise at Berkeley
Studio Apartments

Rise at Berkeley

2025 Kala Bagai WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1176 University
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1176 University

1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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Durant Park Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Park Apartment

2226-2230 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2115 Haste St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2115 Haste St

2115 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704

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1613 6th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1613 6th St

1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1951 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

1951 Chestnut St

1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2122 Dwight Way
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2122 Dwight Way

2120-2124 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1930 Channing Way
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1930 Channing Way

1930 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Collab@Oxford
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Collab@Oxford

1773 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2218 Haste St
Studio Apartments

2218 Haste St

2218 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Shattuck Studios
Studio Apartments

Shattuck Studios

2711 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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1725 Oxford St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1725 Oxford St

1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2227 Carleton St
3 Bedroom Apartments

2227 Carleton St

2227 Carleton StBerkeley, CA 94704

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2450 Milvia St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2450 Milvia St

2450 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Alcatraz Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alcatraz Apartments

1826 Alcatraz AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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2033 Haste St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2033 Haste St

2033 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1931 Dwight Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

1931 Dwight Way

1931 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2030 Dwight Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2030 Dwight Way

2030 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1626-1654 Dwight Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1626-1654 Dwight Way

1626-1654 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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2319 Shattuck Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2319 Shattuck Ave.

2319-2323 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2232 Haste St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2232 Haste St

2232 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1936 Stuart St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1936 Stuart St

1936 Stuart StBerkeley, CA 94703
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Aquatic Park, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Aquatic Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Aquatic Park area of San Francisco, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Lair priced from $775. Helios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Aquatic Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$775
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,050
BoscoStudio - 241 sqftStudio,1BA$1,090
2225 HearstFirst Floor5BR,2BA$1,140
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,236
Ace Berkeley2BR/2B - Deluxe - B102BR,2BA$1,375
2813 Shattuck AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
2122 Dwight WayStudioStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aquatic Park, CA

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Aquatic Park area is the $2.05 price per square foot 1001 46th St Model at 1001 46th St, Unit Cavernous 2bdrm in the in the Glashaus neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Aquatic Park apartment is the 551 59th St Model at 551 59th St, Unit #B starting at $3,400 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Shafter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Aquatic Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1001 46th St, Unit Cavernous 2bdrm1001 46th St2BR,2BA$2.05
551 59th St, Unit #B551 59th St4BR,2.5BA$1.84
2129 Haste Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
47HundredB42BR,1BA$2.65
5530 Beaudry St, Unit D5530 Beaudry St2BR,1BA$2.58
4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way1BR,1BA$2.50
5231 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 25231 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1BA$2.50
1128 - 1130 Bancroft3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.77
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Acton Courtyard2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Aquatic Park, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Aquatic Park, Berkeley, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Aquatic Park Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Aquatic Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Aquatic Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Aquatic Park is under $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Aquatic Park?

The cheapest apartment in Aquatic Park is Helios which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Aquatic Park costs $3,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Aquatic Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 502 regular apartments in Aquatic Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Aquatic Park?

Cheap apartments in Aquatic Park have an average cost of $1,822 which is $1,503 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aquatic Park.

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