Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Telegraph Avenue Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (37 Rentals)

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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing
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Roosevelt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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2210 MLK
5 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2210 MLK

2210 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2715 Dwight
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2715 Dwight

2715 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2618 College
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2618 College

2618 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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12 Panoramic
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

12 Panoramic

12 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Durant Park Apartment
Studio Apartments

Durant Park Apartment

2226-2230 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2813 Shattuck Ave
Studio Apartments

2813 Shattuck Ave

2813 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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2115 Haste St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2115 Haste St

2115 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1770 La Loma
1 Bedroom Apartments

1770 La Loma

1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
Student Housing
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2437 Warring St
Studio Apartments

2437 Warring St

2437 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2322 Haste St
Studio Apartments

2322 Haste St

2322 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2218 Haste St
Studio Apartments

2218 Haste St

2218 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2227 Carleton St
3 Bedroom Apartments

2227 Carleton St

2227 Carleton StBerkeley, CA 94704
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6605 Shattuck Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6605 Shattuck Ave

6605 Shattuck AveOakland, CA 94609
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Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Telegraph Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Telegraph Avenue area of San Francisco, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student | Identity Logan Park priced from $849. 2210 MLK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Telegraph Avenue apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
2210 MLK5 Bedroom | 2 Bath B5BR,2BA$1,100
2715 Dwight4 Bedroom | 2 Bath B4BR,2BA$1,135
Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus3 Bedroom | 1 Bath B3BR,1BA$1,165
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S1BR,1BA$1,165
2430 Prospect7 Bedroom | 3 Bath7BR,3BA$1,175
2618 College5 Bedroom | 3 Bath5BR,3BA$1,225
2225 HearstFirst Floor5BR,2BA$1,290
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,297
University ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,304

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Telegraph Avenue, CA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Telegraph Avenue area is the $2.86 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at 2434-2436 Fulton St in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Telegraph Avenue apartment is the 4 Bedroom | 3 Bath Model at 2710 College starting at $2,215 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Telegraph Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2434-2436 Fulton St4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$2.86
2710 College4 Bedroom | 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.22
2620 Regent5 Bedroom | 3 Bath5BR,3BA$1.16
The Laureate4 Beds, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$1.19
2210 MLK5 Bedroom | 2 Bath A5BR,2BA$1.36
RUMI at King2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.02
Hillside VillageB32BR,2BA$2.28
2401 Warring StBedroom1BR,1BA$2.29
12 Panoramic3 Bedroom | 1 Bath A3BR,1BA$2.96
2729 DwightStudio | 1 BathStudio ,1BA$2.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including Berkeley. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Telegraph Avenue Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Telegraph Avenue?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Telegraph Avenue is under $1,304.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Telegraph Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in Telegraph Avenue is Spectra Southside (Student) which is listed at $1,165, while the average apartment in Telegraph Avenue costs $3,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Telegraph Avenue?

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 350 regular apartments in Telegraph Avenue 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 Telegraph Avenue?

Cheap apartments in Telegraph Avenue have an average cost of $1,837 which is $2,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Telegraph Avenue.

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