Cheap Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA from $1,500 (21 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 La Quinta Apartment in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood priced from $1,625. Alpine Village in the Victoria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,915. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Potrero apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,625
Alpine Village2 Bed 1 Bath C2BR,1BA$1,915
Creekside MeadowsType A1BR,1BA$1,989
ALTARidge2BR,1BA$2,066
ReNew AlpineMaplecrest2BR,2BA$2,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA and Nearby

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potrero area is the $2.29 price per square foot Townhome One 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Otay Ranch neighborhood starting from $4,189. The second greatest value Potrero apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5- 1730 sq ft Townhome Model at Jackson Pointe 111 starting at $4,040 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the La Presa 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 One 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.29
Jackson Pointe 1113 Bed 2.5- 1730 sq ft Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.34
Enclave Otay RanchB32BR,2BA$2.77
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
Alpine WoodsDATE PALM2BR,2BA$2.50
CalavoRiver2BR,2BA$2.75
Henry Square2 bd 1.5 ba Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$2.77
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine1BR,1BA$2.66
Creekside MeadowsType A1BR,1BA$2.84
Alpine Village2 Bed 1 Bath C2BR,1BA$2.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Potrero, CA

Ranked #352

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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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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 $2,240.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Potrero Apartment is $1,625 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 $1,915 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 Teresina and starts from $3,213.

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