
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Aquatic Park Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $600 (36 Rentals)
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The Harmony Collective

Rise at Berkeley

Aquatic @ U

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2000 Durant Ave

UC Studios

The Berkeley Place

Sterling Haste
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1613 6th St

1951 Chestnut St

2070 University Avenue

2218 Haste St

1725 Oxford St

2227 Carleton St

Shattuck Studios

MacArthur Commons
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864 Stanford Ave

The Emery

3900 Adeline

535 41st St

ArtHaus Yerba Buena

1301 Gilman St

1213 San Pablo Ave

6605 Shattuck Ave
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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 | $2,594 | $1,236 | $5,226 |
| Aquatic Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $872 | $6,842 |
| Aquatic Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,926 | $746 | $7,150 |
| Aquatic Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,209 | $608 | $8,865 |
| Aquatic Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,790 | $1,217 | $6,325 |
| Aquatic Park 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,269 | $911 | $9,050 |
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There are currently 36 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 Sterling Haste priced from $769. 2225 Hearst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $872. Here are the most affordable Aquatic Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Haste | Sterling Haste B7 | 2BR,1BA | $769 |
| 2225 Hearst | Fifth Floor | 1BR,1BA | $872 |
| 3228 Adeline | 5 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 5BR,1BA | $892 |
| Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,069 |
| The Harmony Collective | Suite B - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom | 1BR, | $1,150 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,390 |
| ArtHaus Yerba Buena | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,598 |
| Bosco | Unit 201 | 5BR,2BA | $1,628 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aquatic Park, CA
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aquatic Park area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Viewpoint in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,450. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewpoint | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Courtyards at 65th Street | Amelia | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| 3228 Adeline | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 4300 Market St | 4300 Market St | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 1533 Harmon St | Large 2 Bedroom Downstairs Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 2211 Carleton St | 2BDR 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 2124 Parker | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
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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 $1,628.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Aquatic Park?
The cheapest apartment in Aquatic Park is 2225 Hearst which is listed at $872, while the average apartment in Aquatic Park costs $2,995.
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 618 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 $2,009 which is $986 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aquatic Park.
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