Upper Telegraph

Oakland, CA

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Upper Telegraph - Oakland, CA

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An Oakland neighborhood sandwiched between UC Berkley and downtown

Busy Nature University Great Location

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 December 2024, the average apartment rent in Upper Telegraph is $1,624 for a studio, $1,624 for one bedroom, and $2,251 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper Telegraph has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 368 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,624/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 528 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,624/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 836 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,251/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

92

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

64

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

97

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Willard Park
  • People's Park
  • Temescal Regional Park
  • Essig Museum of Entomology
  • Habitot Children's Museum

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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