
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Telegraph Avenue Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (35 Rentals)
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The Den

2627 Virginia St

2715 Dwight

Spectra Southside (Student)

2430 Prospect

Casa Zimbabwe

2225 Hearst
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The Laureate

Aquatic @ U

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2345 Fulton St

2414 Telegraph

2701 Durant

2813 Shattuck Ave

2818 Telegraph Ave
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1823 Delaware St

2818 Telegraph Ave

Evans Manor

2210 MLK

Sterling Haste

2731 Durant Ave

2618 College

12 Panoramic
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Roosevelt

2620 Regent

Rise at Berkeley

2710 College

Durant Park Apartment

Bishop Berkeley Apartments

2115 Haste St

1770 La Loma
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2070 University Avenue

2437 Warring St

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Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Telegraph Avenue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Avenue Studio Apartments | $2,743 | $950 | $4,746 |
| Telegraph Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $600 | $6,842 |
| Telegraph Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,691 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Telegraph Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,888 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Telegraph Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,975 | $972 | $10,000+ |
| Telegraph Avenue 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,031 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
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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 The Lair priced from $775. Sterling Haste has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Telegraph Avenue apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $775 |
| Sterling Haste | Sterling Haste B2 | 2BR,1BA | $789 |
| The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 2715 Dwight | 6 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 6BR,4BA | $963 |
| Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe - S | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Ridge House Triples | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| 2225 Hearst | First Floor | 5BR,2BA | $1,140 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Telegraph Avenue, CA
As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Telegraph Avenue area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 2129 Haste Street in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Telegraph Avenue apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Den starting at $895 with a $0.66 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2129 Haste Street | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| 3012 College Ave | 3012College | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 1730 Stuart St, Unit A | 1730 Stuart St | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 2414 Telegraph | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| ArtHaus Dwight | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| 2430 Prospect | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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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 $1,236.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Telegraph Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Telegraph Avenue is The Den which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Telegraph Avenue costs $16,007.
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 548 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 $3,039 which is $12,968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Telegraph Avenue.
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