
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berkeley Marina Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $900 (53 Rentals)
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1256 Haskell St, Unit 1256

1467 Russell St

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1467 Russell St, Unit 2

1609 Stuart St

2146 Sacramento St

2431-2433 San Pablo Ave

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1329 Parker St, Unit 1329

1379 Harmon St

1623 Grant St
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Aquatic Higby

The U at California

1219 Parker St, Unit D

2249 Spaulding Ave

2835 California St, Unit 4

1308 Burnett St

Fourth and U

2132 Roosevelt Ave

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1176 University

1613 6th St

1951 Chestnut St

2331 Sacramento St

1627 Fairview St

1626-1654 Dwight Way

Sterling Jefferson

3101-3115 California St

1433 Dwight Way

1590 Oregon St
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Hopkins Park Apartments

3205 California St

1678 Dwight Way

The Parc at 1300

2118 Grant St

1635 Francisco St

949 62nd St, Unit Middle Bedroom

1091 59th St

Artistry Emeryville

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836 Adams St, Unit B
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974 63rd St, Unit B

Avenue 64

5938 Vallejo St

The Courtyards at 65th Street

6223-6225 Marshall St

949 62nd St

1301 Gilman St

411 Stannage Ave

1213 San Pablo Ave

6363 Christie Ave
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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 | $2,348 | $1,495 | $3,300 |
| Berkeley Marina 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $950 | $4,590 |
| Berkeley Marina 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,608 | $1,857 | $4,876 |
| Berkeley Marina 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $1,740 | $5,120 |
| Berkeley Marina 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $1,747 | $1,900 |
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There are currently 53 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. Poets Place Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,640. Here are the most affordable Berkeley Marina apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Poets Place Apartment | Apartments | Studio,1BA | $1,640 |
| Bosco | Unit 203 | 3BR,1BA | $1,740 |
| Emme | Hollis | Studio,1BA | $1,957 |
| Sterling Jefferson | Sterling Jefferson B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,059 |
| 3101-3115 California St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Marina, CA
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Marina area is the $3.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) Model at View Point in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,510. The second greatest value Berkeley Marina apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2249 Bonar St starting at $3,350 with a $3.72 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| View Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| 2249 Bonar St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| 906 Channing Way | 906 Channing Way | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Avenue 64 | Christie Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| The Courtyards at 65th Street | Emery | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| 836 Adams St, Unit B | 836 Adams St | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 1219 Parker St, Unit D | 1219 Parker St | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 1467 Russell St, Unit 2 | 1467 Russell St | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Artistry Emeryville | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $2,195.
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 $3,650.
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 47 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 $1,239 which is $2,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berkeley Marina.
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