Cheap Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA from $1,500 (43 Rentals)

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Ironwood
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$2,162 - $3,258
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Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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Park Pointe
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$2,168 - $5,818
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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Rosina Vista
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$2,212 - $8,470
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Rosina Vista

1551 Summerland StChula Vista, CA 91913
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Rivue
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$2,292 - $8,673
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Rivue

1902 Millenia AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Terra Vista
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$2,389 - $5,516
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Terra Vista

1441 Santa Lucia RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Silo
$2,425 - $3,846
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Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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Lakeview 88
$2,548 - $4,739
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Lakeview 88

2758 Lake Pointe DrSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Boardwalk at Millenia
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$2,554 - $5,224
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Boardwalk at Millenia

1660 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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VAYA on Axia
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$2,559 - $4,984
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VAYA on Axia

1910 Axia WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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Teresina
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$2,716 - $3,661
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Teresina

1250-1251 Santa Cora AveChula Vista, CA 91913
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Luminary at Cota Vera
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$2,719 - $4,169
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Luminary at Cota Vera

6000 Luminary DrChula Vista, CA 91913
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$2,095 - $2,495

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2157 Arnold Way

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The Avalyn
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The Avalyn

1774 Metro AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Enclave Otay Ranch
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Enclave Otay Ranch

1625 Santa Venetia StChula Vista, CA 91913
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The Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woods

480 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Potrero, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Potrero Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Potrero, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Alpine Family Apartments in the Victoria neighborhood priced from $1,518. La Quinta Apartment in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Potrero apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alpine Family Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,518
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
Columba Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,793
CalavoStreamStudio,1BA$1,795
Alpine Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,895
ReNew SummitWisteria1BR,1BA$1,909
Alpine VillagePlan 2B2BR,1BA$1,967
Creekside MeadowsType A1BR,1BA$1,998
East Windmill Villa Apartments2/2 w/ Garage2BR,2BA$2,100
Park PointeOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,168

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA and Nearby

As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potrero area is the $1.80 price per square foot Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,130. The second greatest value Potrero apartment is the 2 bed 2 Bath- 1240 Sq Ft Townhome Model at Jackson Pointe 111 starting at $3,216 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Spring Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Potrero apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SalernoTownhome Two 4 x 3.54BR,3.5BA$1.80
Jackson Pointe 1112 bed 2 Bath- 1240 Sq Ft Townhome2BR,2BA$2.59
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
Terra VistaCORONADO2BR,2BA$2.58
East Windmill Villa Apartments2/2 w/ Garage2BR,2BA$2.21
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA)1BR,1BA$2.71
ReNew AlpineSycamore2BR,1BA$2.68
Henry Square- Luxury Townhomes2 bd 1 bath 806sqft2BR,1BA$2.79
Alpine Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.68
Alpine Family Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Potrero, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Potrero Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Potrero Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Potrero Apartment is $1,518 at Alpine Family Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Potrero Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Potrero is starting from $1,967 at Alpine Village.

What is the most affordable Potrero Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Potrero Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alpine Family Apartments and starts from $2,107.

Expert Rental Resources

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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