
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA from $1,500 (44 Rentals)
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La Quinta Apartment

The Village at Rancho San Diego

Alpine Village

Columba Apartments

Creekside Meadows

Calavo

East Windmill Villa Apartments
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Ironwood

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The Residences at Cota Vera

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Teresina
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Park Pointe

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Tavera

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Silo

The Avalyn

Villa Toscana
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Enclave Town Center

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Boardwalk at Millenia

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Luminary at Cota Vera

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VAYA on Axia

The Club at Enclave

Casa Lago Eastlake

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Terra Vista

Woodbridge Mount Helix
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Stirling at Cota Vera

Henry Square- Luxury Townhomes

1837 Montage Ave

2616 Alpine Blvd

2157 Arnold Way

480 Jamacha Rd

17302 CA-94

Enclave Otay Ranch
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12083 Calle De Montana

11422 Via Rancho San Diego

11412 Via Rancho San Diego

1206 Aruba Cove
Potrero, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Potrero?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potrero Studio Apartments | $2,607 | $2,137 | $3,400 |
| Potrero 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $1,518 | $4,046 |
| Potrero 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,357 | $1,769 | $5,155 |
| Potrero 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,993 | $2,107 | $5,416 |
| Potrero 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,796 | $4,287 | $5,306 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Family Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,518 |
| La Quinta Apartment | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Alpine Village | Plan 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1,739 |
| Columba Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,793 |
| Creekside Meadows | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,998 |
| Calavo | Creek | 1BR,1BA | $2,011 |
| East Windmill Villa Apartments | 2/2 w/ Garage | 2BR,2BA | $2,100 |
| Alpine Terrace Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| ALTA | Ridge | 2BR,1BA | $2,248 |
| ReNew Alpine | Sycamore | 2BR,1BA | $2,269 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA and Nearby
As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potrero area is the $2.31 price per square foot Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $5,306. The second greatest value Potrero apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Contessa at Otay Ranch starting at $3,150 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Otay Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Potrero apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salerno | Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.31 |
| Contessa at Otay Ranch | Plan 1 | 2BR,3BA | $2.75 |
| East Windmill Villa Apartments | 2/2 w/ Garage | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Alpine Village | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| 480 Jamacha Rd | Unit 10 | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| Alpine Terrace Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| ReNew Summit | Paisley | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| ReNew Alpine | Sycamore | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Calavo | Creek | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Alpine Family Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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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 $1,769 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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