1213 San Pablo Ave
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berkeley Marina Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $950 (64 Rentals)
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$1,798 - $3,2381 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Catalyst
1717 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
1988 California St
BerkeleyCA94703
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$1,900Studio Apartments Available Now
California Apartments
1630 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$2,000
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2452 Sacramento St, Unit Front
2452 Sacramento StBerkeley, CA 94702
2249 Spaulding Ave
BerkeleyCA94703
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$2,258 - $6,086
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1122U
1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$2,283 - $4,696Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The U at California
1598 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
2339 Eighth St
BerkeleyCA94710
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$2,400
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$2,400
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1329 Rose St, Unit B
1329 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1342 Hearst Ave, Unit B
1342 Hearst Ave
BerkeleyCA94702
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$2,570
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$2,570
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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2124
1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$2,595Studio Apartments Available Now
Aquatic Higby
3015 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$2,770
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$2,770
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2001 Fifth Street-SI FL4-ID1262, Unit SI FL4-ID1262
2001 Fifth StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$2,898 - $3,6731 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fourth and U
2020 4th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Roosevelt
2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Oregon Park Apartments
1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Ashby Lofts Apartments
2915-2929 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2441-2455 Bonar St
2455 Bonar StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Acton Courtyard
1370 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1613 6th St
1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1951 Chestnut St
1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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St John Fairview St. (Berkeley)
1611 Fairview StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1925 10th St
1925 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2112 Ninth Street
2112 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1626-1654 Dwight Way
1626-1654 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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University Ave Apartments
1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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3101-3115 California Street
3101-3115 California StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1590 Oregon St
1590 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94703
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1433 Dwight Way
1433 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94702
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Hopkins Park Apartments
1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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3205 California St
3205 California StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1917 6th St
1917 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
1602 Ashby Ave
BerkeleyCA94703
2018 Ninth St
BerkeleyCA94710
2233 Ninth St
BerkeleyCA94710
2950 Stanton St
BerkeleyCA94702
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1919 Curtis St
1919 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Aquatic Ashby
3006 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1635 Francisco St
1635 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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2199 Grant Street
2199 Grant StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1533 Harmon St
1533-1537 Harmon StBerkeley, CA 94703
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2895 California Ave SFH - Freestanding
2875 California StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1118 Delaware St
1118 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1704 Francisco St
1704 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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2120 Grant St
2120 Grant StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1128 - 1130 Bancroft
1128-1130 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94702
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710 Washington Ave, Unit 710
710 Washington AveAlbany, CA 94706
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$2,243 - $3,530Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Artistry Emeryville
6401 Shellmound StEmeryville, CA 94608
974 63rd St, Unit B
974 63rd St
OaklandCA94608
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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 | $2,439 | $1,750 | $3,755 |
| Berkeley Marina 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,038 | $950 | $4,170 |
| Berkeley Marina 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,032 | $2,158 | $6,558 |
| Berkeley Marina 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,578 | $1,748 | $5,650 |
| Berkeley Marina 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $1,568 | $5,465 |
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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. 2441-2455 Bonar St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Berkeley Marina apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Helios | Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 2441-2455 Bonar St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Bosco | Unit 403 | 5BR,3BA | $1,608 |
| St John Fairview St. (Berkeley) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Catalyst | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| 1925 10th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,829 |
| California Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Artistry Emeryville | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $2,243 |
| The U at California | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,283 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Marina, CA
As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Marina area is the $3.52 price per square foot 1 Model at 420 Cornell Ave in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $7,750. The second greatest value Berkeley Marina apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) Model at View Point starting at $3,520 with a $2.86 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 420 Cornell Ave | 1 | 4BR,3.5BA | $3.52 |
| View Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| 950 Lofts | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $3.75 |
| 1422 6th St | 1422 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| 986 Kains Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| 2199 Grant Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| Catalyst | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 710 Washington Ave, Unit 710 | 710 Washington Ave | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
| 2441-2455 Bonar St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.26 |
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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 $2,283.
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 $2,898.
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 15 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 $1,030 which is $1,868 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berkeley Marina.
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