
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Telegraph Avenue Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (32 Rentals)
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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 | $2,535 | $995 | $4,449 |
| Telegraph Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $600 | $5,921 |
| Telegraph Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,601 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Telegraph Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,533 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Telegraph Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,206 | $972 | $10,000+ |
| Telegraph Avenue 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,966 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Telegraph Avenue Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $775 |
| The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 2715 Dwight | 6 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 6BR,4BA | $963 |
| Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Spectra Southside (Student) | Single | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Ridge House Triples | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Telegraph Avenue, CA
As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Telegraph Avenue area is the $3.00 price per square foot 6433 Colby St Model at 6433 Colby St, Unit 6433 Colby St Oakland CA in the in the Telegraph Avenue neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Telegraph Avenue apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Lair starting at $775 with a $0.74 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6433 Colby St, Unit 6433 Colby St Oakland CA | 6433 Colby St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| The Lair | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| 2151 Russell St | 2151 Russell St | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 2414 Telegraph | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 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 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,030.
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 $17,489.
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 466 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 $3,227 which is $14,262 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Telegraph Avenue.
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