Telegraph Commons
2490 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Property Summary
Located just two blocks from the UC Berkeley campus, this vintage apartment community offers a convenient living experience. Each room comes fully furnished with a twin-sized bed, desk, chair, and closet. Residents have access to community kitchens, study lounges, and laundry facilities located on every floor. An amenity fee covers all utilities, including water, trash, and high-speed fiber-optical internet. The building features secure, controlled access and an elevator for resident convenience.
Renter brief
At the source check, 5 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $765/mo.
Source · Appfolio · checked Aug 4, 2026
Available units
Checked 1 month ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 420 ft² · Unit SubletAvailable Now$765/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 200 ft² · Unit TripleAvailable Now$850/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · Unit Telegraph CommonsAvailable Now$995/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · Unit Telegraph CommonsAvailable Now$1,495/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 170 ft²Available Now$1,695/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 546 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
69% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 546 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.5 mi straight-line distance to Downtown Berkeley
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1923
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026
Amenities
- Garbage Disposal
- Electric Included
- Water Included
- Refrigerator
- Elevator
- No Pets Allowed
- Laundry Facilities
- Freezer
- Controlled Access
- Microwave
- Wi-Fi
- Furnished
- Lounge
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026 · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents rave about the helpful staff and secure, clean apartments at Telegraph Commons.
- Several reviewers specifically mention the positive experience with staff members like David and Christine.
- Across the 5 reviews analyzed, no significant complaints were raised.
- 5.0 stars across 5 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitDowntown Berkeley · 0.5 mi straight-line
- GroceriesSnacktown · 0.0 mi
- Dining458 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksLost Woods · 0.1 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 0.4 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (11)
Middle Schools (3)
Questions renters ask about this building
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are not allowed; dogs are not allowed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026 · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Is there in-unit laundry?
The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Downtown Berkeley is 0.5 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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