
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berkeley Marina Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $900 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Berkeley Marina area of Berkeley.


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1635 Derby St, Unit 1

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1467 Russell St

1609 Stuart St

1925 Tenth St

1402 Berkeley Way

1467 Russell St
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3110 California St, Unit 3112

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917 Dwight Way, Unit 917 Dwight

2249 Spaulding Ave

1219 Parker St, Unit D

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1122U

1221 Oregon St

1228 Delaware St

2132 Roosevelt Ave
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Oregon Park Apartments

Ashby Lofts Apartments

1176 University

Acton Courtyard

1613 6th St

1951 Chestnut St

1626-1654 Dwight Way

3101-3115 California Street
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1433 Dwight Way

1590 Oregon St

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The Parc at 1300

3205 California St

1917 6th St

949 62nd St, Unit Middle Bedroom

949 62nd St
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555 Pierce St, Unit #1134

1046 63rd St

952 60th St

929 Grace Ave

974 63rd St, Unit B

1301 Gilman St

411 Stannage Ave

1213 San Pablo Ave
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6400 Christie Ave
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Berkeley Marina?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Marina Studio Apartments | $2,388 | $1,200 | $3,726 |
| Berkeley Marina 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $950 | $4,051 |
| Berkeley Marina 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,640 | $1,888 | $5,612 |
| Berkeley Marina 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,348 | $1,395 | $5,780 |
| Berkeley Marina 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,961 | $1,788 | $6,362 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Berkeley Marina Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Berkeley Marina Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Berkeley Marina area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Helios priced from $950. Acton Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,618. Here are the most affordable Berkeley Marina apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helios | Summer short term - Bed rental - Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,618 |
| Bosco | Unit 301 | 6BR,3BA | $1,688 |
| 1917 6th St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio,1BA | $2,454 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Marina, CA
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Marina area is the $3.79 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2249 Bonar St in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,975. The second greatest value Berkeley Marina apartment is the Higby C3 Model at Aquatic Higby starting at $3,503 with a $3.46 price per square foot in the Glashaus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Berkeley Marina apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2249 Bonar St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| Aquatic Higby | Higby C3 | 2BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Emme | San Pablo | 2BR,2BA | $3.39 |
| The Courtyards at 65th Street | Topeka | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| 1600 Edith St, Unit A | 1600 Edith St | 3BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 2217 9th St, Unit 1 | 2217 9th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.72 |
| Avenue 64 | Christie Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 1917 6th St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| 1219 Parker St, Unit D | 1219 Parker St | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 1467 Russell St | 1467 Russell St | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Berkeley Marina Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Berkeley Marina?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Berkeley Marina is under $2,454.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Berkeley Marina?
The cheapest apartment in Berkeley Marina is Helios which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Berkeley Marina costs $3,631.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Berkeley Marina?
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 24 regular apartments in Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley Marina?
Cheap apartments in Berkeley Marina have an average cost of $1,375 which is $2,256 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berkeley Marina.
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