Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berkeley Marina Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $900 (23 Rentals)

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Roosevelt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt

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
Senior Living
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1626-1654 Dwight Way

1626-1654 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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Sterling Jefferson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Jefferson

1627 University AveBerkeley, 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 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. Bosco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Berkeley Marina apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
BoscoUnit 5015BR,3BA$1,450
Artistry EmeryvilleStudio BStudio,1BA$1,877
The Parc at 1300The Garden1BR,1BA$2,295
Poets Place ApartmentApartmentsStudio,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Marina, CA

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Marina area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Viewpoint in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Berkeley Marina apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2235 Bonar St starting at $3,975 with a $3.79 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Viewpoint2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.81
2235 Bonar St3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.79
The Courtyards at 65th StreetWallace2BR,2BA$2.78
1035 63rd St1035 63rd St2BR,2BA$3.53
1533 Harmon StCompletely Updated 2 Bedroom in Gated Community2BR,1BA$3.12
Avenue 64Columbus Avenue1BR,1BA$3.37
6400 Christie Ave, Unit 43096400 Christie Ave1BR,1BA$3.15
836 Adams St, Unit B836 Adams St2BR,1BA$3.56
1091 59th St, Unit 21091 59th StStudio ,1BA$2.83
Artistry EmeryvilleStudio BStudio ,1BA$3.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #13

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 $2,459.

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 $3,637.

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 56 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 $1,581 which is $2,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berkeley Marina.

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