Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Telegraph Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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Vicente Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vicente Arms

5445 Vicente WayOakland, CA 94609
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6605 Shattuck Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6605 Shattuck Ave

6605 Shattuck AveOakland, CA 94609
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323 Alcatraz Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

323 Alcatraz Ave

323 Alcatraz AveOakland, CA 94618
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475 Alcatraz Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

475 Alcatraz Ave

475 Alcatraz AveOakland, CA 94609
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The Resonance
Studio Apartments

The Resonance

5614 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94609

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Upper Telegraph, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Telegraph Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Telegraph area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Harmony Collective priced from $1,200. Residences at Lake Merritt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,058. Here are the most affordable Upper Telegraph apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,200
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1CStudio,1BA$2,058
The LarkStudio S1Studio,1BA$2,115
AtlasRockridgeStudio,1BA$2,270
The LoganSAStudio,1BA$2,294

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Telegraph, CA

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Telegraph area is the $1.98 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 514-516 North St in the in the South Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Upper Telegraph apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Updated Unit In the Heart of Temescal starting at $2,795 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Shafter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Telegraph apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
514-516 North St4 Beds, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$1.98
Updated Unit In the Heart of Temescal2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.79
Bayview ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$3.49
The LarkOne Bedroom A71BR,1BA$4.47
2510 Bancroft Way1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.90
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1CStudio ,1BA$3.97
The LoganSAStudio ,1BA$5.06
AtlasRockridgeStudio ,1BA$5.04
URSA BerkeleyBETA 41BR,1BA$6.62
B28SAStudio ,1BA$7.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Telegraph, Oakland, CA

Ranked #74

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Upper Telegraph Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Telegraph Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Upper Telegraph?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Telegraph is under $2,937.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Telegraph?

The cheapest apartment in Upper Telegraph is The Harmony Collective which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Upper Telegraph costs $5,622.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Telegraph?

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 52 regular apartments in Upper Telegraph 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 Upper Telegraph?

Cheap apartments in Upper Telegraph have an average cost of $2,814 which is $2,808 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Telegraph.

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