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

2025 Kala Bagai Wy

2221 Dwight Way

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Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Telegraph Avenue?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Telegraph Avenue Studio Apartments | $2,576 | $999 | $4,696 |
Telegraph Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,655 | $780 | $10,000+ |
Telegraph Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,491 | $800 | $7,440 |
Telegraph Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,959 | $849 | $9,469 |
Telegraph Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,483 | $999 | $10,000+ |
Telegraph Avenue 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,427 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
Telegraph Avenue 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,815 | $1,315 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 14 | 3BR,3BA | $849 |
The Berk | Arch D1 | 4BR,1BA | $999 |
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe - S | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,297 |
University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
K Street Flats | 2BD, 1BTH V | 2BR,1BA | $1,501 |
Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Laureate | 4 Beds, 2 Baths | 4BR,2BA | $1.19 |
RUMI at King | 2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
2150 Kittredge St, Unit FL7-ID1825 | 2150 Kittredge St | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.60 |
1726 Stuart St, Unit A | 1726 Stuart St | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
2715 Benvenue Ave, Unit 5 | 2715 Benvenue Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
The Durant (new) | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.50 |
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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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