
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Upper Telegraph Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $2,104 (4 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 | $2,708 | $2,104 | $4,558 |
Upper Telegraph 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,221 | $1,673 | $5,352 |
Upper Telegraph 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,284 | $1,665 | $6,326 |
Upper Telegraph 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,468 | $4,000 | $6,395 |
Upper Telegraph 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,257 | $3,595 |
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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
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 $3,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Telegraph?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Telegraph is Residences at Lake Merritt which is listed at $2,104, while the average apartment in Upper Telegraph costs $5,859.
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 102 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 $2,707 which is $3,152 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Telegraph.
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