Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berkeley Marina Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $900 (41 Rentals)

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1122U
$2,258 - $4,702
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1122U

1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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property at 1228 Delaware St

$2,200 - $2,350

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

1228 Delaware St

BerkeleyCA94702
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2132 Roosevelt Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2132 Roosevelt Ave

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
Student Housing

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Oregon Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Park Apartments

1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1176 University
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1176 University

1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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Acton Courtyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acton Courtyard

1370 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1626-1654 Dwight Way

1626-1654 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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1433 Dwight Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

1433 Dwight Way

1433 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94702
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1590 Oregon St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1590 Oregon St

1590 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94703
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Hopkins Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hopkins Park Apartments

1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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The Parc at 1300
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parc at 1300

1300 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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3205 California St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3205 California St

3205 California StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1917 6th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1917 6th St

1917 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
property at 949 62nd St

$1,450

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$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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949 62nd St, Unit Middle Bedroom

949 62nd St
OaklandCA94608

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property at 555 Pierce St

$1,600

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$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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555 Pierce St, Unit #1134

555 Pierce St
AlbanyCA94706
property at 952 60th St

$2,150

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$2,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 8

952 60th St

OaklandCA94608
property at 974 63rd St

$2,300

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$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 3

974 63rd St, Unit B

974 63rd St
OaklandCA94608
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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 to 2 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HeliosSummer short term - Bed rental - Shared Double1BR,1BA$950
Acton Courtyard2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,618
BoscoUnit 3016BR,3BA$1,688
1917 6th St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,295
The Parc at 1300The Garden1BR,1BA$2,295
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2249 Bonar St3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.79
Aquatic HigbyHigby C32BR,1BA$3.46
EmmeSan Pablo2BR,2BA$3.39
The Courtyards at 65th StreetTopeka1BR,1BA$3.45
1600 Edith St, Unit A1600 Edith St3BR,1BA$1.74
2217 9th St, Unit 12217 9th St2BR,1.5BA$3.72
Avenue 64Christie Avenue1BR,1BA$3.63
1917 6th St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.28
1219 Parker St, Unit D1219 Parker St1BR,1BA$3.46
1467 Russell St1467 Russell St1BR,1BA$2.63

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Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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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