
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Panoramic Hill Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (32 Rentals)
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The Den

2627 Virginia St

2715 Dwight

Spectra Southside (Student)

2430 Prospect

Casa Zimbabwe

2225 Hearst
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The Laureate

Pique Berkeley

2345 Fulton St

2345 Fulton St

2414 Telegraph

2701 Durant

2813 Shattuck Ave

2818 Telegraph Ave
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1194 Sterling Ave

Evans Manor

Sterling Haste

2731 Durant Ave

2618 College

12 Panoramic

2620 Regent
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Rise at Berkeley

2710 College

Durant Park Apartment

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2115 Haste St

1770 La Loma

2437 Warring St

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Panoramic Hill, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Panoramic Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Hill Studio Apartments | $2,553 | $950 | $4,449 |
| Panoramic Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $600 | $5,090 |
| Panoramic Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,486 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Panoramic Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,557 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Panoramic Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,706 | $972 | $10,000+ |
| Panoramic Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,031 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Panoramic Hill Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Panoramic Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Panoramic Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Lair priced from $775. Sterling Haste has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Panoramic Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $775 |
| Sterling Haste | Sterling Haste B2 | 2BR,1BA | $789 |
| The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 2715 Dwight | 6 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 6BR,4BA | $963 |
| Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe - S | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Ridge House Triples | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| 2225 Hearst | First Floor | 5BR,2BA | $1,140 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Panoramic Hill, CA
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Panoramic Hill area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 2129 Haste Street in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Panoramic Hill apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Den starting at $895 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Panoramic Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2129 Haste Street | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| 3012 College Ave | 3012College | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 2232 Blake Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 2414 Telegraph | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| ArtHaus Dwight | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| 2430 Prospect | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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 $1,236.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Panoramic Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Panoramic Hill is The Den which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Panoramic Hill costs $22,254.
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 130 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 $2,806 which is $19,448 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Panoramic Hill.
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