
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA from $1,500 (28 Rentals)
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The Village at Rancho San Diego

ReNew Summit

Calavo
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ALTA

The Residences at Cota Vera

Silo

Tavera
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Enclave Town Center

Rosina Vista
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Terra Vista

Teresina

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12191 Cuyamaca College Dr E
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Potrero, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Potrero?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Potrero Studio Apartments | $2,185 | $1,843 | $2,405 |
Potrero 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $1,525 | $8,137 |
Potrero 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,598 | $1,935 | $10,000+ |
Potrero 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,693 | $3,079 | $10,000+ |
Potrero 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,430 | $5,138 | $5,723 |
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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 La Quinta Apartment in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood priced from $1,525. ReNew Summit in the Victoria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,810. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Potrero apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Quinta Apartment | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
ReNew Summit | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $1,810 |
Alpine Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath C | 2BR,1BA | $1,967 |
East Windmill Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2,100 |
ALTA | Summit | 1BR,1BA | $2,129 |
The Residences at Cota Vera | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,155 |
Creekside Meadows | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $2,177 |
Ironwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,179 |
Silo | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Terra Vista | BALBOA | 1BR,1BA | $2,271 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA and Nearby
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potrero area is the $2.24 price per square foot Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $5,138. The second greatest value Potrero apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5- 1661 sq ft Townhome Model at Jackson Pointe 111 starting at $3,834 with a $2.31 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Salerno | Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.24 |
Jackson Pointe 111 | 3 Bed 2.5- 1661 sq ft Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.31 |
Contessa at Otay Ranch | Plan 1 | 2BR,3BA | $2.75 |
Lakeview 88 | B.1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
East Windmill Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
Creekside Meadows | Type B | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
Villa Toscana | Villa Florentine | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Terra Vista | BALBOA | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
ReNew Alpine | Sycamore | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
ReNew Summit | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
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Getting Around Potrero, CA
Walk Score®
7 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
12 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Potrero Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Potrero?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Potrero is at The Residences at Cota Vera listed at $2,155.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Potrero Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Potrero Apartment is $1,525 at La Quinta Apartment.
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 Ironwood and starts from $3,079.
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