Cheap Homes for Rent in the Berkeley Marina Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,800 (12 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Berkeley Marina area of Berkeley.

property at 1402 Berkeley Way

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1402 Berkeley Way

BerkeleyCA94702
property at 974 63rd St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 4, 2027

974 63rd St, Unit B

974 63rd St
OaklandCA94608
property at 1352 Blake St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1352 Blake St, Unit Upstairs

1352 Blake St
BerkeleyCA94702

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property at 1039 57th St

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1039 57th St

OaklandCA94608
property at 6400 Christie Ave

$2,495 - $3,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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6400 Christie Ave

EmeryvilleCA94608
property at 6400 Christie Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6400 Christie Ave, Unit 3117

6400 Christie Ave
EmeryvilleCA94608
property at 1754 Allston Way

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1754 Allston Way

BerkeleyCA94703

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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 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,688. Here are the most affordable Berkeley Marina apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HeliosHelios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027...1BR,1BA$950
BoscoUnit 3016BR,3BA$1,688
Poets Place ApartmentApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,750
BUSD Workforce Housing1BR IBA1BR,1BA$1,798
1590 Oregon St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Marina, CA

As of July 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Marina area is the $2.83 price per square foot 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Berkeley Marina apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Aquatic Higby starting at $3,950 with a $3.42 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.
1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit1337 Cornell Ave2BR,1BA$2.83
Aquatic Higby2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.42
2235 Bonar StTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.42
950 Lofts1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.23
1919 Curtis St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.44
1115 Dwight Way, Unit 1115 Dwight1115 Dwight Way1BR,1BA$3.51
1590 Oregon St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.21
2206 10th St, Unit B2206 10th St2BR,1BA$3.79
1467 Russell St1467 Russell St1BR,1BA$2.63
BUSD Workforce Housing1BR IBA1BR,1BA$3.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley Marina

What type of rentals are currently available in Berkeley Marina?

There are currently 1008 Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Marina, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $8,633. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berkeley Marina ranging from $1,800 to $8,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Berkeley Marina?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Berkeley Marina ranges from $1,800 to $8,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,198.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Berkeley Marina?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Berkeley Marina range from $1,748 to $4,506, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,900 to $8,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,399.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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