Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berkeley Marina Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,000 (22 Rentals)

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Roosevelt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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Oregon Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Park Apartments

1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Viewpoint
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewpoint

651 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710

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1176 University
Studio 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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Emme
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emme

6350 Christie AveEmeryville, CA 94608

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 Emme priced from $1,927. Avenue 64 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,075. Here are the most affordable Berkeley Marina apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EmmeHollisStudio,1BA$1,927
Avenue 64Ashby AvenueStudio,1BA$2,075
Artistry EmeryvilleStudio BStudio,1BA$2,121
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$2,211
Hopkins Park ApartmentsUpstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Marina, CA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Marina area is the $2.67 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 $3,200. The second greatest value Berkeley Marina apartment is the 909 Madison St Model at 909 Madison St, Unit A starting at $3,850 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the University Village 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$2.67
909 Madison St, Unit A909 Madison St3BR,2BA$3.21
6152 Baker St, Unit 16152 Baker St3BR,2BA$3.27
1511 Derby St, Unit 1511 Derby Street1511 Derby St2BR,2BA$3.20
1533 Harmon StBottom Floor 2BR Apartment2BR,1BA$3.12
The Courtyards at 65th StreetAshby1BR,1BA$3.59
1632 Prince St, Unit B1632 Prince St2BR,1BA$3.33
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$3.50
1219 Parker St, Unit B1219 Parker St1BR,1BA$3.58
1553 Alcatraz Ave, Unit 15531553 Alcatraz Ave1BR,1BA$3.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #22

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 $2,361.

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

The cheapest apartment in Berkeley Marina is Fourth and U which is listed at $2,211, while the average apartment in Berkeley Marina costs $6,999.

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 25 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 $2,050 which is $4,949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berkeley Marina.

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