Spectra Southside (Student)
2338 Telegraph Ave,
Berkeley,
CA
94704
3.8
Renter Rating
21 Reviews
2 Weeks Ago
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510-756-2507
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Monthly Rent
$1,100 - $1,400
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Bedrooms
1 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
120 - 180 sq ft
Spectra Southside (Student)
Favorites
The closest you can live to UC Berkeley without sleeping in the library. 120 private, fully furnished rooms starting at $1,100/month — each with dedicated high-speed hardline internet. Shared kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities. $100/month flat utility fee. No furniture to buy, no setup hassles, no long commute. Just walk out your door and you're on campus.
Highlights
- Premier Transit Location
- By-The-Bed Leasing
- Furnished Units Available
- Planned Social Activities
- Elevator
- Hardwood Floors
Pricing & Floor Plans
Standard
$1,100
1 Bed
1 Bath
120 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Unit Details
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Unit Privateprice $1,100 /Personsquare feet 120availibility Aug 1
Standard XL
$1,200
1 Bed
1 Bath
180 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Unit Privateprice $1,200 /Personsquare feet 180availibility Aug 1
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$1,200
1 Bed
1 Bath
140 Sq Ft
$1,000 Deposit
1 Available unit
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Unit Details
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Unit Privateprice $1,200 /Personsquare feet 140availibility Aug 1
Premium
$1,300
1 Bed
1 Bath
140 Sq Ft
$1,000 Deposit
1 Available unit
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Availability
Unit Details
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Unit Privateprice $1,300 /Personsquare feet 140availibility Aug 1
Select XL
$1,300
1 Bed
1 Bath
180 Sq Ft
$1,000 Deposit
1 Available unit
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Availability
Unit Details
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Unit Privateprice $1,300 /Personsquare feet 180availibility Aug 1
Premium XL
$1,400
1 Bed
1 Bath
180 Sq Ft
$1,000 Deposit
1 Available unit
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Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit Privateprice $1,400 /Personsquare feet 180availibility Aug 1
Standard
$1,100
1 Bed
1 Bath
120 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit Privateprice $1,100 /Personsquare feet 120availibility Aug 1
Standard XL
$1,200
1 Bed
1 Bath
180 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit Privateprice $1,200 /Personsquare feet 180availibility Aug 1
Select
$1,200
1 Bed
1 Bath
140 Sq Ft
$1,000 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit Privateprice $1,200 /Personsquare feet 140availibility Aug 1
Premium
$1,300
1 Bed
1 Bath
140 Sq Ft
$1,000 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit Privateprice $1,300 /Personsquare feet 140availibility Aug 1
Select XL
$1,300
1 Bed
1 Bath
180 Sq Ft
$1,000 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit Privateprice $1,300 /Personsquare feet 180availibility Aug 1
Premium XL
$1,400
1 Bed
1 Bath
180 Sq Ft
$1,000 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit Privateprice $1,400 /Personsquare feet 180availibility Aug 1
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
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)
The closest you can live to UC Berkeley without sleeping in the library. 120 private, fully furnished rooms starting at $1,100/month — each with dedicated high-speed hardline internet. Shared kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities. $100/month flat utility fee. No furniture to buy, no setup hassles, no long commute. Just walk out your door and you're on campus.
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
- 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
2338 Telegraph Ave,
Berkeley,
CA
94704
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 Berkeley
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| South Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | |
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| Studio | $1,998 | $2,101 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,018 | $2,265 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,013 | $3,314 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,551 | $4,311 |
Amenities
- Package Service
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Furnished Units Available
- Laundry Service
- Planned Social Activities
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Roommate Matching
- Study Lounge
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Furnished
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Electricity, Heat, Trash Removal
Included
Office Hours
510-756-2507
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Education
| 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 |
Spectra Southside (Student) is within 15 minutes or 0.8 mile from Berkeley City College. It is also near UC Berkeley and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
216 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
596 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,218 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
58 Students
Nearby
Private Middle School
Grades 6-8
75 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
118 Students
Nearby
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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.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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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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Metro Oakland International
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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 |
Getting Around
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
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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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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Traffic
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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: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
Spectra Southside (Student) has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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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 |
Spectra Southside (Student) has 5 parks within 0.4 mile, including People's Park, Essig Museum of Entomology, and UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology.
| 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 |
Spectra Southside (Student) has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.7 mi |
Spectra Southside (Student) has 3 military bases within 7.7 miles, the nearest is Military Reservation which is 4.5 miles away and a 14 minute drive.
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Does Spectra Southside (Student) have in-unit laundry?
While Spectra Southside (Student) does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
What utilities are included in rent at Spectra Southside (Student)?
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.
Is parking available at Spectra Southside (Student)?
Contact this property for parking details.
Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?
Spectra Southside (Student) has one-bedroom available with rent ranges from $1,100/mo. to $1,400/mo.
Is Spectra Southside (Student) pet-friendly?
Spectra Southside (Student) does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.
How much income do I need to rent at Spectra Southside (Student)?
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 one-bedroom, 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.
Does Spectra Southside (Student) have move-in specials?
Spectra Southside (Student) is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Does Spectra Southside (Student) offer Matterport 3D tours?
Yes! Spectra Southside (Student) offers 2 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
2338 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
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