
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Aquatic Park Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $700 (86 Rentals)
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1639 Josephine St

The Lair

The Harmony Collective

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1694 Oxford St

Rise at Berkeley

Aquatic @ U

1467 Russell St

2425 Fulton St

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1256 Haskell St, Unit 1256, Unit 1256
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1467 Russell St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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932 Delaware St, Unit Charming Studio with Kitchenette, Unit Charming Studio with Kitchenette

2000 Durant Ave

1803 Oxford St

1609 Stuart St

UC Studios

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Shattuck Apartments

2028 Dwight Way
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2121 Blake St

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Hillside Village

1801 Derby St

1930 Channing Way

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2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342, Unit 2342

2214 Channing Way, Unit 1

2214 Channing Way, Unit 1

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1822 Francisco St

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1650 Oxford St
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1379 Harmon St

Sterling Haste

2210 MLK

2008 Shattuck Ave.

2132 Roosevelt Ave

3228 Adeline

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2360 Ellsworth

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1176 University

1934 Stuart St

2813 Shattuck Ave

2115 Haste St

2331 Sacramento St

1613 6th St

1951 Chestnut St

2070 University Avenue

2218 Haste St

1725 Oxford 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 | $2,618 | $900 | $5,226 |
| Aquatic Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $950 | $9,295 |
| Aquatic Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $748 | $10,000+ |
| Aquatic Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $810 | $8,850 |
| Aquatic Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,643 | $845 | $7,170 |
| Aquatic Park 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $1,305 | $8,900 |
| Aquatic Park 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,160 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 86 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 2 Beds unit found at Collab@Oxford priced from $748. FOUND Study Southside Berkeley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Aquatic Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collab@Oxford | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $748 |
| FOUND Study Southside Berkeley | 4x2 - Double - Berkeley 26-27 | 4BR,2BA | $845 |
| Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,099 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,237 |
| The Harmony Collective | Suite D - Furnished Rooms - Shared Bathroom | 1BR, | $1,250 |
| Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aquatic Park, CA
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aquatic Park area is the $3.01 price per square foot 566 53rd St Model at 566 53rd St, Unit 566 in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Aquatic Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) Model at View Point starting at $3,510 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the West Berkeley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 566 53rd St, Unit 566 | 566 53rd St | 3BR,2BA | $3.01 |
| View Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| Oak Walk | 2 Bed 2 Bath Flat-A | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| 3834 Market St | 3834 Market St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.18 |
| The Lair | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 1694 Oxford St | 1694 Oxford St | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2 | 1668 Shattuck Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Collab@Oxford | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 1467 Russell St, Unit 2 | 1467 Russell St | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
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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.
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 $1,375.
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 $3,200.
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 536 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 $1,959 which is $1,241 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aquatic Park.
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