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February 5, 2026
Verified Renter
Been pretty chill so far; however, I have asked to have someone clean the alcove because residents have been throwing trash out their windows, and no one has replied back to me.
2338 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
2338 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
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Url: http://offcampushousing.usfca.edu/housing/property/spectra-southside-student/zx9vtxx
Phone Number: (510) 756-2507
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3.8
Renter Ratings 21 Reviews
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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.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$35
Pet policies are negotiable.
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.
Convenient For
- Undergraduates
- Graduate Students
- Faculty/Staff
Lease Terms
- 12 month lease
Option To Renew
Lease renewal offered
Apartment Description
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.
Office Hours
| Sunday | CLOSED | ||
| Monday | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | ||
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | ||
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | ||
| Thursday | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | ||
| Friday | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | ||
| Saturday | 12:00 PM–4:00 PM | ||
Contact
Premium Properties
Amenities
Community Features
- Close to Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Roommate Matching
- Study Lounges
Unit Features
- Dishwasher
- Furnished
- Hardwood Floors
- Heat - Central
- Heat - Floor/Wall
- Heating
- High-Speed Internet Available
- Kitchen
- Study
Laundry
- Laundry Access
- Laundry Room in Community
Virtual Tours
- Matterport
Shopping Centers
| Southside Square | Walk: 10 min | Distance: 0.5 mi |
|---|---|---|
| 2450-2480 Shattuck Avenue Corner | Walk: 12 min | Distance: 0.6 mi |
| Acheson Commons | Walk: 13 min | Distance: 0.7 mi |
Military
| Military Reservation | Drive: 14 min | Distance: 4.5 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Army Base | Drive: 21 min | Distance: 7.4 mi |
| Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda | Drive: 22 min | Distance: 9.3 mi |
Transit / Subway
| Downtown Berkeley | Walk: 13 min | Distance: 0.7 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Ashby Station | Walk: 28 min | Distance: 1.5 mi |
| North Berkeley | Walk: 33 min | Distance: 1.7 mi |
| Rockridge | Walk: 38 min | Distance: 2.0 mi |
| Berkeley Amtrak | Walk: 49 min | Distance: 2.5 mi |
| Emeryville | Walk: 61 min | Distance: 3.2 mi |
| Macarthur | Walk: 56 min | Distance: 2.9 mi |
| Oakland | Drive: 14 min | Distance: 6.5 mi |
| Richmond | Drive: 18 min | Distance: 9.1 mi |
Airports
| Metro Oakland International | Drive: 25 min | Distance: 14.8 mi |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco International | Drive: 42 min | Distance: 25.1 mi |
Colleges and Universities Nearby
| Berkeley City College | Walk: 15 min | Distance: 0.8 mi |
|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley | Walk: 17 min | Distance: 0.9 mi |
| Samuel Merritt University | Walk: 66 min | Distance: 3.4 mi |
| Lincoln University, Oakland | Drive: 13 min | Distance: 5.8 mi |
Parks and Recreation
| People's Park | Walk: 4 min | Distance: 0.2 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Vertebrate Zoology | Walk: 7 min | Distance: 0.4 mi |
| Essig Museum of Entomology | Walk: 6 min | Distance: 0.3 mi |
| UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology | Walk: 6 min | Distance: 0.3 mi |
| University and Jepson Herbaria | Walk: 6 min | Distance: 0.3 mi |
Schools
Berkeley High
Grades 9-12
Public
9
Out of 10
Sankofa United Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
2
Out of 10
Global Montessori International School
Grades PK-5
Private
NR
Out of 10
Maybeck High School
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Willard Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
10
Out of 10
The East Bay School
Grades 6-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Ratings for Spectra Southside (Student)
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
October 21, 2025
Verified Renter
The location is amazing, the manager can help you solve problems in a timely manner, the living environment is relaxed and friendly, and the price is very affordable. I really like it.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
August 2, 2025
Verified Renter
roach galore - on my bed, in my sink, on my ceiling. Whole building issue. I told them about this multiple times and they brought pest control and then stopped for a couple of months and then the roach problem got worse. Pest control has skipped my room despite me asking. They don't care about you. The whole building needs to get fumigated. Disgusting bathroom and kitchen conditions. Always a foul smell in the hallways and kitchen. The onsite staff are friendly, but the building condition is so run down you can 100% find a better place at the same price.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
April 3, 2025
Verified Renter
The main thing I wish someone would have told me is that there are roaches here before I signed my lease, now I have to shake out my shoes and clothing before put them on. I’m scared to have people over I’m terrified that I’m gonna leave the house one day and there will be a roach on my clothing
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
March 26, 2025
Verified Renter
Many days the toilet paper is out and we have to call someone to get it refilled. Needs daily attention to all bathroom floors. Not always quick to put mail in mailboxes