Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berkeley Marina Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,100 (22 Rentals)

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Oregon Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Park Apartments

1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
Senior Living
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Roosevelt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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Viewpoint
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewpoint

651 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1176 University
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1176 University

1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702

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1613 6th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1613 6th St

1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1951 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

1951 Chestnut St

1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1626-1654 Dwight Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

1626-1654 Dwight Way

1626-1654 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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1590 Oregon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1590 Oregon St

1590 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1301 Gilman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Gilman St

1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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411 Stannage Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

411 Stannage Ave

411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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1213 San Pablo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1213 San Pablo Ave

1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
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Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Berkeley Marina Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Berkeley Marina area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Helios priced from $1,100. Bosco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,408. Here are the most affordable Berkeley Marina apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HeliosDouble Occupancy Rent By BedStudio,1BA$1,100
BoscoUnit 4015BR,3BA$1,408
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Poets Place ApartmentApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,640
Artistry EmeryvilleStudio BStudio,1BA$1,989

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Marina, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Marina area is the $2.61 price per square foot 7 Beds, 3 Baths Model at 960 61st St in the in the Glashaus neighborhood starting from $4,895. The second greatest value Berkeley Marina apartment is the Telegraph Model at Fourth and U starting at $3,089 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the West Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Berkeley Marina apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
960 61st St7 Beds, 3 Baths7BR,3BA$2.61
Fourth and UTelegraph2BR,2BA$2.87
Avenue 64Michigan Avenue2BR,2BA$2.80
1128 - 1130 Bancroft3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$3.40
932 60th St, Unit 1 unit932 60th St2BR,2BA$3.04
Bayview ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$3.56
1533 Harmon St2-Bedroom, 1-Bath Apartment on the First Floor2BR,1BA$3.12
The Courtyards at 65th StreetAshby1BR,1BA$3.58
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99
921 Dwight Way, Unit 921 Dwight921 Dwight Way2BR,1BA$3.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Berkeley Marina Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,556.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Berkeley Marina?

The cheapest apartment in Berkeley Marina is 1176 University which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Berkeley Marina costs $4,995.

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 57 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 $1,789 which is $3,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berkeley Marina.

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