Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potrero Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,500 (6 Rentals)

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The Mariposa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mariposa

601 TennesseeSan Francisco, CA 94107
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2290 Third
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2290 Third

2290 3rd StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Potrero Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Potrero Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Alta Potrero priced from $3,407. Potrero 1010 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,484. Here are the most affordable Potrero Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alta PotreroS1.1Studio,1BA$3,407
Potrero 10101 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$3,484
Avalon DogpatchS9-545SFStudio,1BA$3,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero Hill, CA

As of August 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potrero Hill area is the $3.50 price per square foot Panorama Model at MB360 in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,517. The second greatest value Potrero Hill apartment is the 2 Bedroom BJ Model at One Henry Adams starting at $5,063 with a $5.16 price per square foot in the Van Ness neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Potrero Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MB360Panorama2BR,2BA$3.50
One Henry Adams2 Bedroom BJ2BR,2BA$5.16
Windsor at DogpatchB62BR,2BA$5.35
The GantryA21BR,1BA$6.46
The LandingA11BR,1BA$6.12
Potrero 10101 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$5.95
The Fitzgerald1BD, 1BTH C1BR,1BA$7.02
Avalon DogpatchS9-545SFStudio ,1BA$6.47
Brick + Iron Lofts at Dogpatch1x1 A1BR,1BA$7.80
Alta PotreroS1.1Studio ,1BA$7.57

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Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #28

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Potrero Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Potrero Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Potrero Hill is at Alta Potrero listed at $3,407.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Potrero Hill Apartment is $3,484 at Potrero 1010.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Potrero Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Potrero Hill is starting from $4,888 at Potrero 1010.

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