The Laureate
2556 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Property Summary
Completed in 2022, this modern apartment community offers a range of 3 and 4-bedroom floor plans designed with custom furnishings and high-end finishes. Residents enjoy access to a rooftop Sky Lounge with views of the San Francisco Bay, a fitness center, and dedicated study areas including private Zoom booths. The building is equipped with controlled access, an elevator, and extensive bike storage. Located near UC Berkeley, the community provides a convenient environment with bi-weekly cleaning services and an online portal for maintenance and payments.
Renter brief
At the source check, 6 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,195/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 21, 2026
Available units
Checked 4 weeks ago
- 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,250 ft² · Unit 502Available Now$1,195/mo
- 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,250 ft²Available Now$1,195/mo
- 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,400 ft² · Unit 202Available Jan 1$1,950/mo
- 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,249 ft² · Unit 203Available Jan 1$1,950/mo
- 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,210 ft² · Unit Loft BAvailable Now$3,750/mo
- 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,210 ft²Available Now$3,750/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 243 active 3-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.
66% lower than the 3-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 243 active 3-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.7 mi straight-line distance to Downtown Berkeley
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 2022
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
In-unit laundry listed
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Amenities
- Garbage Disposal
- Electric Included
- Conference Room
- Recycling
- Dining Room
- Refrigerator
- Elevator
- No Pets Allowed
- Laundry Facilities
- Hardwood Floors
- Gated
- Package Lockers
- Freezer
- Package Service
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Air Conditioning
- Gas Included
- Wi-Fi
- Furnished
- Fitness Center
- Ceiling Fans
- Sundeck
- Lounge
- In-Unit Laundry
- Balcony
- Den
- Bike Repair Station
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the included utilities and convenient location near campus, along with the study rooms.
- However, several residents report issues with unresponsive management, poor maintenance, and unclean units.
- The small room sizes and high rent are also common complaints.
- 2.6 stars across 5 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitDowntown Berkeley · 0.7 mi straight-line
- GroceriesTelegraph Market · 0.0 mi
- Dining470 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksPeople's Park · 0.2 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 0.5 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 Sep 23, 2026 · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Is there in-unit laundry?
Yes — in-unit laundry is listed.
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Downtown Berkeley is 0.7 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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