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Spectra Southside (Student)

2338 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

Property Summary

Located in Berkeley, this 4-story apartment building offers furnished private rooms with by-the-bed leasing options. Residents benefit from a shared community kitchen, a study lounge, and on-site laundry facilities located in the first-floor lobby. The building features controlled access and elevator service for convenience. Utilities are managed through a flat monthly fee that includes high-speed internet. The community is situated within walking distance of UC Berkeley and local transit options, providing a practical living arrangement for students and others seeking a move-in-ready space.

Renter brief

At the source check, 6 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,100/mo.

Source · Rent.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Available units

Checked 3 hours ago

  • Studio · 1 ba · 120 ft² · Unit 330
    Available Now
    $1,100/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 115 ft² · Unit 300
    Available Now
    $1,200/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 195 ft² · Unit 219
    Available Now
    $1,200/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 125 ft² · Unit 329
    Available Now
    $1,300/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 180 ft² · Unit 336
    Available Now
    $1,300/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 180 ft² · Unit 233
    Available Now
    $1,400/mo

How the rent compares

This building, studio$1,100
Within 3 mi median$2,142

Source · 376 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Controlled Access
  • Dishwasher

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents praise the new management for improvements like a cleaner environment and a study room.
  • The property manager is also noted for being hands-on.
  • However, several residents report issues with roaches, noise, and slow management.
  • 3.6 stars across 29 reviews.
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jacobcrayola
a month ago
Google
I lived here for three years up until the fall. I do not recommend living here. The roaches were everywhere - in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room, apartment rooms. There was constant noise, smokin...
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Jonathon S.
3 months ago
Google
I've lived at Spectra Southside for some time now and let me just say the new manager they hired has done a remarkable job turning this place around. It smells and looks clean we now have a cool study...

What's Around

  • Transit
    Downtown Berkeley · 0.5 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Snacktown · 0.1 mi
  • Dining
    477 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Berkeley People's Park · 0.2 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 0.3 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

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