Last Updated: August 11, 2023
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Contact Phone: (510) 848-0481
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Spectra Southside, formerly known as Carlton Hotel
SouthSide
2338 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704
Building Description
Studio Rooms - At this time, Our single occupancy rooms range from $1,499 - $1,599 a month based on size, location, and if there are extra amenities in the room like a personal sink. Our double occupancy rooms are now rented by beds and range from $999 - $1,075 per person. Deposit is 1/2 month's rent without credit issues. There is a $500 Holding Deposit. Income Requirement is 3X's the amount of rent. Wheelchair-No. Rooms include: Two Twin XL Beds, Two Dressers, Desk, Chair and a Mini Fridge. There are no kitchen facilities. There are shared bathrooms and showers in the hallway. They are cleaned daily. Laundry is both phone App and coin friendly. Garbage Room on every floor. Total of 119 units in building. All units are SRO’s. There are 3, 5, 9 and up to a year Leases available. Please note there is no kitchen on the property at this time, but a new communal kitchen is almost done being built and should be ready in the next two months.
- All utilities included
- Credit Check Fee is $35
- Section 8 Welcome.
- All subsidies must be considered by all types of housing except for Section 8 project-based properties. https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2020/02/SourceofIncomeFAQ_ENG.pdf.
- Accepts Cosigners
- Will Not Work With Previous Evictions
- Near Public Transportation, Schools and Shops. 20 second walk from the UC Berkeley campus.
- No Pets
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