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

1569 Arch St

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2813 Shattuck Ave
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2428 McGee Ave

1926 Alcatraz Ave

2721 California St

1988 California St

2437 Shattuck Ave.

2613 Sacramento St

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2609 Sacramento St

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Aquatic Park, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Aquatic Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Park Studio Apartments | $2,572 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Aquatic Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,585 | $950 | $4,195 |
| Aquatic Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,964 | $995 | $9,497 |
| Aquatic Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,460 | $775 | $9,171 |
| Aquatic Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,859 | $1,409 | $7,075 |
| Aquatic Park 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $1,140 | $2,572 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Aquatic Park Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $775 |
| Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Harmony Collective | Suite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom | 1BR, | $1,050 |
| Bosco | Studio - 241 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| 2225 Hearst | First Floor | 5BR,2BA | $1,140 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
| 2813 Shattuck Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| 2122 Dwight Way | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 46th St, Unit Cavernous 2bdrm | 1001 46th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| 551 59th St, Unit #B | 551 59th St | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.84 |
| 2129 Haste Street | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 47Hundred | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 5530 Beaudry St, Unit D | 5530 Beaudry St | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 5231 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2 | 5231 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 1128 - 1130 Bancroft | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAquatic Park, Berkeley, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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