
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Aquatic Park Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $600 (136 Rentals)
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The Lair

The Harmony Collective

3228 Adeline

2360 Ellsworth

2201 Channing Way, Unit 3

2055 Berkeley Way

2055 Berkeley Way

Aquatic @ U

Rise at Berkeley
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1213 San Pablo Ave

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1803 Oxford St

1709 University Ave

1925 Tenth St

2000 Durant Ave

1609 Stuart St

UC Studios

BUSD Workforce Housing

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1932 Haste St

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1677 Arch St, Unit 1

1988 California St

2030 Dwight Way

2437 Shattuck Ave.

Addison Arts Apartments

1532 Milvia St

University Park

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2122 Dwight Way
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2405 Fulton St

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Hillside Village

1590 Oregon St

2249 Spaulding Ave

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1122U

The U at California

Blake Apartments

1985 Ashby Ave, Unit 5

TheShattuck

The Overture
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1352 Blake St, Unit Upstairs

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2021 Blake St

2210 MLK

Sterling Haste

2008 Shattuck Ave.

Roosevelt

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Acton Courtyard
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Aquatic Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Park Studio Apartments | $2,527 | $950 | $3,815 |
| Aquatic Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Aquatic Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,413 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Aquatic Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,744 | $612 | $8,959 |
| Aquatic Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,114 | $845 | $6,554 |
| Aquatic Park 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $1,305 | $8,500 |
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There are currently 136 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 Collab@Oxford priced from $612. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collab@Oxford | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $612 |
| Helios | Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $992 |
| RUMI at King | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,012 |
| The Harmony Collective | Suite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom | 1BR, | $1,200 |
| Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,397 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 535 41st St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Poets Place Apartment | Apartments | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 1925 10th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aquatic Park, CA
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aquatic Park area is the $2.97 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft Model at Bosco in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Aquatic Park apartment is the 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way Model at 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way starting at $3,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Longfellow 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosco | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| RUMI at King | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| ArtHaus Dwight | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| 950 Lofts | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 5612 Martin Luther King Jr Way | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Collab@Oxford | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| 1590 Oregon St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| The Lair | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley | A2 (1 Bed/1 Bath) | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
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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 $1,765.
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 $3,760.
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 218 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 $1,721 which is $2,039 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aquatic Park.
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