Cheap Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA from $1,500 (25 Rentals)

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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
CalavoCreek1BR,1BA$1,825
Alpine VillagePlan 2B2BR,1BA$1,959
ALTASummit1BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA and Nearby

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potrero area is the $2.20 price per square foot Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $5,049. The second greatest value Potrero apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5- 1540 sq ft Townhome Model at Jackson Pointe 111 starting at $3,889 with a $2.53 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$2.20
Jackson Pointe 1113 Bed 2.5- 1540 sq ft Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.53
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
Lakeview 88B.12BR,2BA$2.55
East Windmill Villa Apartments2/2 w/ Garage2BR,2BA$2.21
Alpine VillagePlan 2C2BR,2BA$2.52
ReNew AlpineSycamore2BR,1BA$2.78
ReNew SummitPaisley2BR,2BA$2.83
CalavoCreek1BR,1BA$2.47
Alpine Family Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69

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Potrero, CA

Ranked #282

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

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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 $1,959 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.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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