5521 Shattuck Ave
5521 Shattuck Ave,
Oakland, CA 94609
$1,575 - $3,505
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Upper Telegraph Oakland, CA
An Oakland neighborhood sandwiched between UC Berkley and downtown
Busy
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Nature
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University
Upper Telegraph is a centrally located neighborhood in the city of Oakland. Upper Telegraph is home to numerous local staples like Bushrod Park and Community Garden, healthcare centers, and a busy commercial strip along Telegraph Avenue. Locals can easily shop in the neighborhood or head less than 10 miles south to Downtown Oakland for places like Jack London Square and the Uptown District. More great features offered by Downtown Oakland include scenic sites like the Bonsai Garden and Lake Merritt. While Downtown Oakland is Upper Telegraph’s southern neighbor, the city of Berkeley is the neighborhood’s northern neighbor. Downtown Berkeley, the University of California-Berkley, and several national and state parks sit just north of Upper Telegraph. Whether you’re a renter looking to live near the hustle and bustle of Downtown Oakland, a renter looking for a spot near campus, or someone wanting to be close to nature while maintaining big-city perks, Upper Telegraph is an ideal spot for you.
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Upper Telegraph is $1,644 for a studio, $1,668 for one bedroom, and $2,292 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper Telegraph has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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389 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,644/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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544 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,668/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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836 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,292/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Upper Telegraph
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Upper Telegraph - Oakland, CA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Upper Telegraph - Oakland, CA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Upper Telegraph - Oakland, CA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Upper Telegraph - Oakland, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Willard Park
- People's Park
- Temescal Regional Park
- Essig Museum of Entomology
- Habitot Children's Museum
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.