
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Telegraph Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,500 (121 Rentals)
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463 61st St

650 Alcatraz Ave

6426 Benvenue Ave

5670-5678 Telegraph Ave

6543-6551 Telegraph Ave

636 58th St

5525 Claremont Ave

801 53rd St

5231 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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5237-5239 Miles Ave

6052 Chabot Rd

6027 Harwood Ave

5669-5671 Miles Ave

5510-5550 College Ave

1896-1898 Alcatraz Ave

5469 College Ave

377 Clifton St

747 54th St

6101-6107 Chabot Rd
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525 Alcatraz Ave

391-391A 62nd St

5901-5905 Shattuck Ave

5614 Shattuck Ave

339 63rd St

6446-6452 Colby St

648 Alcatraz Ave

6458 Colby St

470 65th St

733 65th St
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6387 Dana St

6475 Benvenue Ave

610-612 54th St

525 66th St

558 58th St

6618-6620 Dover St

5928 Telegraph Ave

520 57th St

411 Hudson St

6442 Colby St
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5717 Hermannn St

6211-6215 Dover St

6162-6166 Dover St

376 61st St

440 57th Ave

6121 Shattuck Ave

480 62nd St

545 66th St

5949-5963 MacCall St

604 Alcatraz Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Telegraph Studio Apartments | $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| Upper Telegraph 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $1,750 | $2,650 |
| Upper Telegraph 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,743 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Upper Telegraph 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,421 | $3,505 | $9,337 |
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There are currently 121 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 5521 Shattuck Ave priced from $1,750. 5612 Martin Luther King Jr Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Upper Telegraph apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5521 Shattuck Ave | 1 bed 1 bat | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 5612 Martin Luther King Jr Way | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| 1p692 - 1898 Alcatraz Ave. | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| 1p716 - 3055-3061 Adeline Street | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| The Logan | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $4,971 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Telegraph, CA
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Telegraph area is the $2.34 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Model at 5521 Shattuck Ave in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,505. The second greatest value Upper Telegraph apartment is the 2B Model at The Logan starting at $5,621 with a $4.69 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5521 Shattuck Ave | 3 bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| The Logan | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $4.69 |
| 5612 Martin Luther King Jr Way | Studio 1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Telegraph Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Telegraph Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Telegraph Apartment is $1,750 at 5521 Shattuck Ave.
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