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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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Telegraph Avenue, CA

As of May 13, 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
2614 Warring Street, Unit 52614 Warring Street2BR,2BA$3.62
MB Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.33
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Telegraph Avenue

What type of rentals are currently available in Telegraph Avenue?

There are currently 1345 Apartments for Rent in Telegraph Avenue, CA with pricing that ranges from $780 to $259,501. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Telegraph Avenue ranging from $950 to $16,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Telegraph Avenue?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Telegraph Avenue ranges from $950 to $16,900 with an average monthly rent of $7,611.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Telegraph Avenue?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Telegraph Avenue range from $849 to $9,469, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,095 to $6,050. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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