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Panoramic Berkeley Apartments

Eligible students

Undergraduates:

  • Continuing
  • Transfer

Modern, eco-friendly building with a panoramic rooftop deck that offers views of the Campanile, Berkeley hills, and San Francisco Bay. The apartments are conveniently located on bustling Telegraph Avenue for a short, six-minute walk to campus. Offers extra privacy, with mostly single bedrooms in shared apartments.

Location

  • Four blocks south of campus at 2539 Telegraph Ave.
  • Right in the heart of Berkeley’s vibrant Southside neighborhood.
  • Close to Sproul Plaza, Student Union MLK Jr. Building, and the Student Center.

Apartment types

  • Apartments typically have three, four, or five bedrooms and 1-bath or 1.5-bath. 
  • Four-bedroom one-bath apartments are the most common type available. Limited studio options.
  • All apartments are single-gender.
  • Apartments are furnished. For details, visit Furnishings in My Room.

Occupancy

  • Single- and double-occupancy rooms.
  • Single bedrooms are the most common occupancy.
  • Apartments are typically shared by two to five people.
  • General note: There are very few single rooms for undergraduates at UC Berkeley, and they are typically reserved for students with a documented disability need.

Special features

  • Easy campus access: A four-block, six-minute walk from campus.
  • Prime location: In downtown Berkeley close to on- and off-campus life.
  • Lively, urban neighborhood: Located on bustling Telegraph Avenue near local shops, cafes, boba shops, and restaurants.
  • Abundant community spaces: Lounges on every floor, a vibrant courtyard, and an elegant rooftop garden perfect for socializing or relaxing.
  • Eco-conscious design: Oversized operable windows for natural light, nine-foot ceilings, and enhanced ventilation for indoor air quality.
  • Sustainable, energy-efficient units: High-efficiency lighting, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and engineered soundproofing.
  • Environmental controls: Air conditioning, individually controlled central heat and ventilation, and bathroom towel warmer.
  • Close to dining commons: Crossroads dining commons is a six-minute walk away. Optional meal plans are available for purchase.

Amenities and services

Everything you need is included in campus housing rates for Panoramic Berkeley undergraduate apartments.

Amenities:

  • Fully-furnished apartments with a full kitchen and appliances for preparing your own meals*
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • All utilities included: gas, electric, water, garbage, and recycling
  • Self-serve laundry rooms on each floor
  • Rooftop access with Bay views
  • On-site bike storage

Services:

  • Enhanced building security and controlled keyless entry
  • Live-in UC Berkeley staff available 24/7
  • Front desk services and automated LuxorOne package delivery
  • Open during Winter Break
  • All campus housing provides a smoke and tobacco-free environment 

*Optional dining meal plans can be added to apartment contracts.

Affiliate housing: Panoramic Berkeley Apartments is an affiliated property classified as on-campus housing for financial aid. On-site management is overseen by public-private partners. Affiliated properties may have different on-site amenities and resources than university-managed properties based on facilities available.

Room layouts

Video Tours: Watch tours of real rooms in UC Berkeley Housing.

Note: Room size, layout, and furniture configuration may vary.

Panoramic Berkeley floor plans

For current residents in campus housing

If you’re a current resident, please refer to our Resident Resources for details about your front desk, mailing address, packages, maintenance requests, IT services, and answers to your questions about living in campus housing.