Cheap Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA from $1,500 (22 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 $1,525. Calavo in the Otay Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,593. 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$1,525
CalavoStreamStudio,1BA$1,593
ReNew SummitWisteria1BR,1BA$1,755
Alpine Village2 Bed 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,799
Alpine Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA and Nearby

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potrero area is the $2.12 price per square foot Townhome One 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $3,888. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SalernoTownhome One 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.12
Contessa at Otay RanchPlan 12BR,3BA$2.75
Lakeview 88B.12BR,2BA$2.66
Alpine WoodsASPEN2BR,2BA$2.62
East Windmill Villa Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.21
Alpine Family Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.37
ReNew AlpineSycamore2BR,1BA$2.57
Alpine Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.83
Creekside MeadowsType A1BR,1BA$2.85
ReNew SummitWisteria1BR,1BA$2.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Potrero, CA

Ranked #273

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

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 $1,779 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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