Cheap Homes for Rent in Telegraph Avenue Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $800 (17 Rentals)

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property at 2531 Benvenue Ave

$890

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$890

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$890

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

2531 Benvenue Ave

BerkeleyCA94704

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property at 1934 Stuart St

$1,600

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1934 Stuart St

BerkeleyCA94703

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property at 2117 Delaware St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

2117 Delaware St, Unit A

2117 Delaware St
BerkeleyCA94709
property at 1752 Allston Way

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 31

1752 Allston Way

BerkeleyCA94703

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property at 1746 Allston Way

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1746 Allston Way

BerkeleyCA94703
property at 1754 Allston Way

$2,600

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$2,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

1754 Allston Way

BerkeleyCA94703

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 4 Beds unit found at FOUND Study Southside Berkeley priced from $845. Secure Your Dream Home at RUMI – Fully Furnished Units with Stunning Views! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,062. Here are the most affordable Telegraph Avenue apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study Southside Berkeley4x2 - Double - Berkeley 26-274BR,2BA$845
Secure Your Dream Home at RUMI – Fully Furnished Units with Stunning Views!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,062
The Lair2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,081
Wesley House0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
2737 Durant Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Telegraph Avenue, CA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Telegraph Avenue area is the $1.80 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Den in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Telegraph Avenue apartment is the 3012College Model at 3012 College Ave starting at $3,500 with a $2.92 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.
The Den1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.80
3012 College Ave3012College3BR,2BA$2.92
2737 Durant Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
Secure Your Dream Home at RUMI – Fully Furnished Units with Stunning Views!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.12
The Lair2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.16
Hillside VillageB32BR,2BA$2.57
1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 21668 Shattuck Ave2BR,1BA$3.01
Student | Identity Logan ParkAerial 191BR,1BA$2.57
FOUND Study Downtown BerkeleyA2 (1 Bed/1 Bath)1BR,1BA$2.95
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #3

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Telegraph Avenue

What type of rentals are currently available in Telegraph Avenue?

There are currently 1329 Apartments for Rent in Telegraph Avenue, CA with pricing that ranges from $674 to $259,501. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Telegraph Avenue ranging from $890 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Telegraph Avenue?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Telegraph Avenue ranges from $890 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,969.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Telegraph Avenue?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Telegraph Avenue range from $810 to $13,666, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,800 to $5,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $845.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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