Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Telegraph Avenue Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (40 Rentals)

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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing
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Roosevelt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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2210 MLK
5 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2210 MLK

2210 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2715 Dwight
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2715 Dwight

2715 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2618 College
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2618 College

2618 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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12 Panoramic
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

12 Panoramic

12 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2731 Durant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing
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Durant Park Apartment
Studio Apartments

Durant Park Apartment

2226-2230 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2813 Shattuck Ave
Studio Apartments

2813 Shattuck Ave

2813 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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2115 Haste St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2115 Haste St

2115 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1770 La Loma
1 Bedroom Apartments

1770 La Loma

1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
Student Housing
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2437 Warring St
Studio Apartments

2437 Warring St

2437 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2322 Haste St
Studio Apartments

2322 Haste St

2322 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2218 Haste St
Studio Apartments

2218 Haste St

2218 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Hillegas Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillegas Apartments

2530 Hillegass AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2227 Carleton St
3 Bedroom Apartments

2227 Carleton St

2227 Carleton StBerkeley, CA 94704
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6605 Shattuck Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6605 Shattuck Ave

6605 Shattuck AveOakland, CA 94609
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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 3 Beds unit found at Student | Identity Logan Park priced from $849. The Berk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Telegraph Avenue apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
The BerkArch D14BR,1BA$999
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S1BR,1BA$1,165
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,255
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,297
University ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,304
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
K Street Flats2BD, 1BTH V2BR,1BA$1,501
Ace Berkeley2BR/2B - Deluxe - B102BR,2BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Telegraph Avenue, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Telegraph Avenue area is the $1.19 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 Baths Model at The Laureate in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Telegraph Avenue apartment is the 2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom Model at RUMI at King starting at $1,918 with a $2.02 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 Laureate4 Beds, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$1.19
RUMI at King2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.02
2150 Kittredge St, Unit FL7-ID18252150 Kittredge St2BR,2BA$3.59
MB Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.60
1726 Stuart St, Unit A1726 Stuart St2BR,1BA$3.20
2715 Benvenue Ave, Unit 52715 Benvenue Ave1BR,1BA$3.43
The Durant (new)2x12BR,1BA$2.97
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.28
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #3

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including Berkeley. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Telegraph Avenue Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Telegraph Avenue?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Telegraph Avenue is under $1,575.

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

The cheapest apartment in Telegraph Avenue is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Telegraph Avenue costs $13,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Telegraph Avenue?

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 335 regular apartments in Telegraph Avenue 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 Telegraph Avenue?

Cheap apartments in Telegraph Avenue have an average cost of $3,882 which is $10,113 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Telegraph Avenue.

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