Located at 2338 Telegraph Ave in the heart of Berkeley, CA, this compact single-occupancy room offers a practical and functional living space across one floor. The room is finished with dark carpet throughout and neutral white walls, creating a clean, understated aesthetic. The sleeping area features a full-size bed on a metal frame, accompanied by a compact mini-fridge for convenience. Natural light enters through a single window overlooking an exterior corridor, and a cast-iron radiator beneath the window provides in-room heating. A dedicated workspace is built into the room, consisting of a light wood-top desk paired with a matching chair — well-suited for studying or remote work. Adding to the room's self-contained functionality is a built-in vanity area, complete with a sink, under-cabinet storage, and a wall-mounted mirror, offering in-room washing convenience. A three-drawer dresser with wood-front panels provides ample clothing storage. The entry area is defined by a solid-core door with a modern lever handle, and a small entryway mat. A closet or utility space is accessible through an interior door, rounding out the room's storage options. The overall layout is efficiently organized, making thoughtful use of the available space for daily living needs.
Spectra Southside (Student)
2338 Telegraph Ave,
Berkeley,
CA
94704
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Monthly Rent
$1,100 - $1,400
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Bedrooms
Studio bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
120 - 180 sq ft
Affordable Furnished Private Rooms in Berkeley Steps from Campus, Starting at Just $995/Month Now Offering 12-Month & Limited Semester Lease Options Looking for an affordable, move-in-ready furnished private room in one of Berkeley's most convenient locations? Spectra Southside offers furnished private rooms just steps from UC Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley BART, restaurants, shopping, and everything Berkeley has to offer. 12-Month Lease Pricing Standard Rooms starting at $995/month Select Rooms starting at $1,200/month Premium Rooms starting at $1,300/month Limited Semester Lease Options Need housing through the Fall semester? We now offer limited semester leases ending December 31, 2026 - Private Rooms starting at $1,750/month Why Choose Spectra Southside? Move-in-ready furnished private rooms Just steps from UC Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley BART, restaurants, and shopping Standard, Standard XL, Select, Select XL, Premium & Premium XL room options Select room types include a private sink High-speed Xfinity Internet & Wi-Fi Shared community kitchen Study lounge Laundry facilities Elevator access Secure package lockers Roommate matching available Onsite Community Manager Utilities & Leasing Information Flat $100/month utility fee (includes water, electricity, heat, trash, and private Xfinity Internet) 12-month and limited semester lease options available No qualified co-signer? Ask us about our alternative qualification options. Limited availability—reserve your room today!
Highlights
- Premier Transit Location
- By-The-Bed Leasing
- Furnished Units Available
- Planned Social Activities
- Elevator
- Hardwood Floors
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit Privateprice $1,100 /Personsquare feet 120availibility Aug 1
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Unit Privateprice $1,200 /Personsquare feet 180availibility Aug 1
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Unit Privateprice $1,200 /Personsquare feet 140availibility Aug 1
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Unit Privateprice $1,300 /Personsquare feet 140availibility Aug 1
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Unit Privateprice $1,300 /Personsquare feet 180availibility Aug 1
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Unit Privateprice $1,400 /Personsquare feet 180availibility Aug 1
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Unit Privateprice $1,100 /Personsquare feet 120availibility Aug 1
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Unit Privateprice $1,200 /Personsquare feet 180availibility Aug 1
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Unit Privateprice $1,200 /Personsquare feet 140availibility Aug 1
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Unit Privateprice $1,300 /Personsquare feet 140availibility Aug 1
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Unit Privateprice $1,300 /Personsquare feet 180availibility Aug 1
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Unit Privateprice $1,400 /Personsquare feet 180availibility Aug 1
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$35
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Due at Application
Pet policies are negotiable.
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Utilities Included
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Water
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Electricity
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Heat
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Trash Removal
Lease Options
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12 mo
Property Information
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Built in 1915
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120 units/4 stories
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Furnished Units Available
Matterport 3D Tours
About Spectra Southside (Student)
Affordable Furnished Private Rooms in Berkeley Steps from Campus, Starting at Just $995/Month Now Offering 12-Month & Limited Semester Lease Options Looking for an affordable, move-in-ready furnished private room in one of Berkeley's most convenient locations? Spectra Southside offers furnished private rooms just steps from UC Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley BART, restaurants, shopping, and everything Berkeley has to offer. 12-Month Lease Pricing Standard Rooms starting at $995/month Select Rooms starting at $1,200/month Premium Rooms starting at $1,300/month Limited Semester Lease Options Need housing through the Fall semester? We now offer limited semester leases ending December 31, 2026 - Private Rooms starting at $1,750/month Why Choose Spectra Southside? Move-in-ready furnished private rooms Just steps from UC Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley BART, restaurants, and shopping Standard, Standard XL, Select, Select XL, Premium & Premium XL room options Select room types include a private sink High-speed Xfinity Internet & Wi-Fi Shared community kitchen Study lounge Laundry facilities Elevator access Secure package lockers Roommate matching available Onsite Community Manager Utilities & Leasing Information Flat $100/month utility fee (includes water, electricity, heat, trash, and private Xfinity Internet) 12-month and limited semester lease options available No qualified co-signer? Ask us about our alternative qualification options. Limited availability—reserve your room today!
Spectra Southside (Student) is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Berkeley Unified School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Furnished Units Available
Elevator
Laundry Service
- Package Service
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Furnished Units Available
- Laundry Service
- Planned Social Activities
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Lounge
- Roommate Matching
- Study Lounge
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Wi-Fi
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Furnished
Located just minutes from Downtown Berkeley, South Berkeley encompasses part of historic Rancho San Antonio. Today, it has become a mecca for sports as well as cool apartments. The Ashby Stage is a great place to see a show, and it’s down the road from the Berkeley Bowl supermarket. Adeline Street is where you’ll find most restaurants, nightlife, and Ashby BART Station.
Grove Park offers an array of outdoor amenities to locals including sports courts and a playground. When you live in South Berkeley, you’re close to the University of California, Berkeley and five miles from Oakland.
Learn more about living in South BerkeleyCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| South Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | |
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| Studio | $1,963 | $2,079 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,991 | $2,311 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,969 | $3,358 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,422 | $4,284 |
- Package Service
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Furnished Units Available
- Laundry Service
- Planned Social Activities
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Lounge
- Roommate Matching
- Study Lounge
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Furnished
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.8 mi |
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Transportation options available in Berkeley include Downtown Berkeley, located 0.7 mile from Spectra Southside (Student). Spectra Southside (Student) is near Metro Oakland International, located 14.8 miles or 25 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 25.1 miles or 42 minutes away.
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.2 mi |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.5 mi |
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 12.7 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 14.8 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 42 min | 25.1 mi |
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Spectra Southside (Student).
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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People's Park
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Essig Museum of Entomology
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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University and Jepson Herbaria
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.7 mi |
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 9.3 mi |
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While Spectra Southside (Student) does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Select utilities are included in rent at Spectra Southside (Student), including water, electricity, heat, and trash removal. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
Contact this property for parking details.
Spectra Southside (Student) does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,100 for a studio, you would need to earn about $44,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
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