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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Telegraph?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Upper Telegraph Studio Apartments | $2,731 | $2,058 | $4,490 |
Upper Telegraph 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,038 | $1,200 | $5,484 |
Upper Telegraph 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,216 | $1,665 | $5,999 |
Upper Telegraph 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,446 | $4,000 | $6,395 |
Upper Telegraph 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,550 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Upper Telegraph Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Harmony Collective | Suite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom | 1BR, | $1,200 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio,1BA | $2,058 |
The Lark | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,115 |
Atlas | Rockridge | Studio,1BA | $2,270 |
The Logan | SA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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514-516 North St | 4 Beds, 2 Baths | 4BR,2BA | $1.98 |
Updated Unit In the Heart of Temescal | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Bayview Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
The Lark | One Bedroom A7 | 1BR,1BA | $4.47 |
2510 Bancroft Way | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.90 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio ,1BA | $3.97 |
The Logan | SA | Studio ,1BA | $5.06 |
Atlas | Rockridge | Studio ,1BA | $5.04 |
URSA Berkeley | BETA 4 | 1BR,1BA | $6.62 |
B28 | SA | Studio ,1BA | $7.97 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper Telegraph, Oakland, CA
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Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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