Contact details
- Address
- 2490 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Open in your maps app
- Phone
- (510) 462-5442
- Website
- telegraphcommons.com
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 am - 2:00 am |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 2:00 am |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 2:00 am |
| Thursday | 8:00 am - 2:00 am |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 2:00 am |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
From Google, checked May 2026.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
Wifi goes out when it rains
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. They were always quick to respond to my questions, whether it was about lease terms, apartment features, or next steps. What really stood out was how understanding they were when unexpected life circumstances came up—they handled everything with compassion and professionalism. You can tell they genuinely care about their residents and want to make the process as smooth as possible.
I had a great experience in touring the place as seen that it is taken care and especially for the certain community that is created!
In the business's own words
We are a private dormitory for student housing located just 2 blocks from the UC Berkeley Campus. We offer cheap and affordable prices all while providing you with the best experiences possible. Telegraph Commons was just recently acquired by our company and undergone a major renovation project that has left residents in awe. Apply now!
These are the business's own words from its Google listing. From the business's own words on its Google listing, October 2026.
What the listing mentions
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- On-site services
From the business's own words on its Google listing, October 2026.
About Telegraph Commons Apartments
Telegraph Commons Apartments is a private student dorm in Berkeley, run as an apartment rental agency for UC Berkeley students. The first thing to check is what your rent actually covers, since the company says its pricing is all-inclusive.
Check what rent covers at Telegraph Commons Apartments
The website says rooms start at $765 a month and come fully furnished. It lists cleaning, utilities and WiFi as part of the rent, plus cable. Room types run from single and double up to an XL deluxe option.
The company says the building sits two blocks from campus, about a three-minute walk. That's a short trip to class for any Cal student.
Check the Telegraph Commons floors in person
Each floor has laundry, study lounges and shared kitchens, the website says. The company describes itself as the building's new owner and reports a major renovation. Go see the finished rooms for yourself before you sign.
Tours take about 20 minutes and run seven days a week, per the website. The office keeps hours from 8 AM to 2 AM on weekdays and closes on weekends.
Berkeley gets 19.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow, per NOAA normals for 1991 to 2020. The median home in Berkeley was built in 1944, per the American Community Survey (2024).
Check what renters say about Telegraph Commons
The building holds a 4.0 rating from 49 Google reviews. Most reviewers mention a smooth leasing process and a patient, quick-to-reply leasing agent. Several praise the walk to campus and the price, and a couple call the place clean.
The one low rating among them is about the WiFi. Ask about the internet setup on your tour.
The website also states that international students get instant approval on their applications.