Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Panoramic Hill Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (33 Rentals)

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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2618 College
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2618 College

2618 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing
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12 Panoramic
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

12 Panoramic

12 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2731 Durant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Rise at Berkeley
Studio Apartments

Rise at Berkeley

2025 Kala Bagai WayBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing

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2710 College
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2710 College

2710 College AveBerkeley, CA 94705
Student Housing
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Durant Park Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Park Apartment

2226-2230 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2115 Haste St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2115 Haste St

2115 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1770 La Loma
1 Bedroom Apartments

1770 La Loma

1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2122 Dwight Way
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2122 Dwight Way

2120-2124 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2437 Warring St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2437 Warring St

2437 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Panoramic Hill, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Panoramic Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Panoramic Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB! priced from $600. The Lair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Panoramic Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$600
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$775
2715 Dwight6 Bedroom | 4 Bath6BR,4BA$963
2430 Prospect2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,025
Casa ZimbabweRidge House Triples1BR,1BA$1,030
Spectra Southside (Student)Single1BR,1BA$1,099
2225 HearstFirst Floor5BR,2BA$1,140
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,236
2414 Telegraph4 Bedroom | 1 Bath4BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Panoramic Hill, CA

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Panoramic Hill area is the $2.11 price per square foot 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths Model at 680 Hiller Dr in the in the Montclair Business neighborhood starting from $7,900. The second greatest value Panoramic Hill apartment is the 551 59th St Model at 551 59th St, Unit #B starting at $3,400 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Shafter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Panoramic Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
680 Hiller Dr5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths5BR,3.5BA$2.11
551 59th St, Unit #B551 59th St4BR,2.5BA$1.84
2129 Haste Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
236 Lomas Cantadas, Unit In-Law236 Lomas Cantadas1BR,1BA$2.39
2414 Telegraph3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.64
ArtHaus DwightD14BR,2BA$2.85
2430 Prospect3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.20
Casa ZimbabweCasa Zimbabwe Triples1BR,1BA$2.06
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Panoramic Hill, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #9

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Panoramic Hill Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Panoramic Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Panoramic Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Panoramic Hill is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Panoramic Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Panoramic Hill is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB! which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Panoramic Hill costs $16,873.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Panoramic Hill?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 119 regular apartments in Panoramic Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Panoramic Hill?

Cheap apartments in Panoramic Hill have an average cost of $2,783 which is $14,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Panoramic Hill.

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