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2490 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Telegraph Avenue Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (52 Rentals)
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$995 - $2,995Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026
Aquatic @ U
2001 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$999 - $3,049Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Student | Identity Logan Park
2050 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2430 Prospect
2430 Prospect StBerkeley, CA 94704
1569 Arch St
BerkeleyCA94708
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$1,175 - $1,4831 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2414 Telegraph
2410-2424 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
2832 Derby St
BerkeleyCA94705
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2715 Channing
2715 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,533 - $1,6175 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus
2701 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2813 Shattuck Ave
2813 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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K Street Flats
2020 Kittredge StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2914 Harper Street, Unit Apt B
2914 Harper StreetBerkeley, CA 94703
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2438 Haste St
BerkeleyCA94704
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Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Telegraph Avenue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Avenue Studio Apartments | $2,343 | $995 | $3,295 |
| Telegraph Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,510 | $600 | $5,090 |
| Telegraph Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,697 | $550 | $6,330 |
| Telegraph Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,079 | $775 | $8,795 |
| Telegraph Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,071 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Telegraph Avenue 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,681 | $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 1 Bed unit found at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available priced from $600. The Lair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Telegraph Avenue apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $775 |
| Spectra Southside (Student) | Single | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 14 | 3BR,3BA | $999 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| 2225 Hearst | First Floor | 5BR,2BA | $1,140 |
| The Berk | Arch D1 | 4BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Ridge House Triples | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Telegraph Avenue, CA
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Telegraph Avenue area is the $1.07 price per square foot 6 Bedroom | 3 Bath Model at Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $1,533. The second greatest value Telegraph Avenue apartment is the 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at The Laureate starting at $1,995 with a $1.43 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. |
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| Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus | 6 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 6BR,3BA | $1.07 |
| The Laureate | 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
| The Lair | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| 1622 Oxford St, Unit 5W | 1622 Oxford St | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley | B2 (2 bed/1 bath) | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| FOUND Study Southside Berkeley | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 2430 Prospect | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 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 $1,159.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Telegraph Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Telegraph Avenue is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Telegraph Avenue costs $5,645.
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 245 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 $2,930 which is $2,715 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Telegraph Avenue.
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