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Telegraph Commons student housing near UC Berkeley

Student housing,
steps from campus.

Private dorm rooms at 2490 Channing Way, a 3-minute walk to UC Berkeley. Fully furnished. All-inclusive. From $765/mo.

99

Walk Score

2

Blocks to Campus

60+

Years Serving Cal

3-Minute Walk to Campus

Just 2 blocks from Sproul Plaza and the heart of UC Berkeley.

Fully Furnished & All-Inclusive

Move in with just your suitcase. WiFi, cable, utilities — all included.

Study Rooms & Community Spaces

Quiet study zones, a shared lounge, and kitchen for the full college experience.

Where Cal students have lived for over six decades.

Telegraph Commons offers triple, double, single, and XL deluxe dorm rooms with shared community kitchens, study lounges, and laundry on every floor. Everything is included: WiFi, cleaning, furniture, and utilities, so you can focus on what matters.

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Everything Included

All-inclusive pricing means no surprise bills. Your rent covers WiFi, cable, cleaning, and more.

Google Fiber WiFi
Study Rooms
Controlled Access Entry
Daily Janitorial Service
Lounge & Community Kitchen
Fiber Optic Ethernet

Right in the Heart of Berkeley

Telegraph Commons sits just 2 blocks from UC Berkeley campus on historic Telegraph Avenue, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and everything a student needs.

UC Berkeley Campus
3 minutes|2 blocks
Sproul Plaza
4 minutes|<0.25 miles
Telegraph Avenue Shops
1 minute|Steps away
Downtown Berkeley BART
10 minutes|~0.5 miles
Berkeley Shuttle
1 minute|Right outside
Explore the Neighborhood
2490 Channing Way

What Residents Say

Hear from students and parents who chose Telegraph Commons.

I've had such a positive experience with Telegraph Commons throughout the leasing process. From the very beginning, the team was communicative, patient, and incredibly supportive.

Jason Lee

8 months ago

This is a really nice apartment building! I went on a tour with Christine and the place seems pretty fairly sized for the prices. It's nice that the building is close to campus, and the staff are super helpful.

Lu He

10 months ago

I've been here for about a month and am only here for the summer but I have had a really good experience so far. It is always clean in the common areas and I had a very smooth leasing process with David.

Anya E Johnson

9 months ago

Telegraph Commons is a great option for students! I was concerned about safety and wanted my sister to affordably live closer to campus and have secure entrances. Gives me a great sense of mind. I highly recommend this building!

Danielle Cathcart

9 months ago

I had a viewing this morning with Mr David and he is the most polite experienced agent I've ever encountered. David was very patient & calm while showing me multiple units on different floors, which by the way were beautiful.

Betty Jones

9 months ago

This is a really nice apartment building! David our tour guide was a very friendly and sophisticated young man. The place seems pretty fairly sized for the prices and clean.

Sean Payne

9 months ago

I had a great experience leasing at Telegraph Commons! David P. made the entire process super easy and stress free. He was always quick to respond, helpful with questions, and genuinely kind throughout the whole thing.

Mia Cortez

9 months ago

I love the convenient location near campus and the community of students is energizing. The affordability and proximity to Berkeley's amenities provides great value to any student.

Max Kuropas

9 months ago

Took a tour with David and really enjoyed learning more about the building's amenities and features. Looking forward to living here this upcoming semester!

Deyi Xing

9 months ago

The leasing experience with David was great and this property is pretty with easy access to the Berkeley campus.

Wyatt W.

9 months ago

I had a great experience in touring the place. It is well taken care of and especially for the community that is created!

Yaneli Torres Perez

9 months ago

Recently took a tour. I like the affordable yet cozy apartment environment and the proximity to campus.

SpaceFlyer101

10 months ago

New management post renovations has done a great job. Good value and close to campus.

Tighe Thomas

10 months ago

Talked to David who is a super nice guy. He really took his time to show me around!

Baum Keuel

9 months ago

Really great quality for the price and they resolve issues pretty fast.

Priyansh S

10 months ago

Great experiences with the management company!

Tim Costello

10 months ago

Great cost, management, and property!

Natemcc22

10 months ago

I've had such a positive experience with Telegraph Commons throughout the leasing process. From the very beginning, the team was communicative, patient, and incredibly supportive.

Jason Lee

8 months ago

This is a really nice apartment building! I went on a tour with Christine and the place seems pretty fairly sized for the prices. It's nice that the building is close to campus, and the staff are super helpful.

Lu He

10 months ago

I've been here for about a month and am only here for the summer but I have had a really good experience so far. It is always clean in the common areas and I had a very smooth leasing process with David.

Anya E Johnson

9 months ago

Telegraph Commons is a great option for students! I was concerned about safety and wanted my sister to affordably live closer to campus and have secure entrances. Gives me a great sense of mind. I highly recommend this building!

Danielle Cathcart

9 months ago

I had a viewing this morning with Mr David and he is the most polite experienced agent I've ever encountered. David was very patient & calm while showing me multiple units on different floors, which by the way were beautiful.

Betty Jones

9 months ago

This is a really nice apartment building! David our tour guide was a very friendly and sophisticated young man. The place seems pretty fairly sized for the prices and clean.

Sean Payne

9 months ago

I had a great experience leasing at Telegraph Commons! David P. made the entire process super easy and stress free. He was always quick to respond, helpful with questions, and genuinely kind throughout the whole thing.

Mia Cortez

9 months ago

I love the convenient location near campus and the community of students is energizing. The affordability and proximity to Berkeley's amenities provides great value to any student.

Max Kuropas

9 months ago

Took a tour with David and really enjoyed learning more about the building's amenities and features. Looking forward to living here this upcoming semester!

Deyi Xing

9 months ago

The leasing experience with David was great and this property is pretty with easy access to the Berkeley campus.

Wyatt W.

9 months ago

I had a great experience in touring the place. It is well taken care of and especially for the community that is created!

Yaneli Torres Perez

9 months ago

Recently took a tour. I like the affordable yet cozy apartment environment and the proximity to campus.

SpaceFlyer101

10 months ago

New management post renovations has done a great job. Good value and close to campus.

Tighe Thomas

10 months ago

Talked to David who is a super nice guy. He really took his time to show me around!

Baum Keuel

9 months ago

Really great quality for the price and they resolve issues pretty fast.

Priyansh S

10 months ago

Great experiences with the management company!

Tim Costello

10 months ago

Great cost, management, and property!

Natemcc22

10 months ago

4.0 stars·60 Google Reviews·Serving Cal students for 60+ years

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