Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Telegraph Avenue Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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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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Rise at Berkeley
Studio Apartments

Rise at Berkeley

2025 Kala Bagai 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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Roosevelt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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2731 Durant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing

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2710 College
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2710 College

2710 College AveBerkeley, CA 94705
Student Housing
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Durant Park Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Park Apartment

2226-2230 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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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
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2437 Warring St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2437 Warring St

2437 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$600
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$775
The Den1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
2715 Dwight6 Bedroom | 4 Bath6BR,4BA$963
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Spectra Southside (Student)Single1BR,1BA$999
2430 Prospect2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,025
Casa ZimbabweRidge House Triples1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6433 Colby St, Unit 6433 Colby St Oakland CA6433 Colby St2BR,1BA$3.00
The Lair2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.74
2151 Russell St2151 Russell St2BR,1BA$2.73
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
2414 Telegraph3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.64
2430 Prospect3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.20
Casa ZimbabweCasa Zimbabwe Triples1BR,1BA$2.06
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.60
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #10

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $1,030.

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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