
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potrero Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,183 (4 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Potrero Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potrero Hill Studio Apartments | $4,298 | $2,183 | $4,979 |
| Potrero Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,301 | $3,429 | $7,199 |
| Potrero Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,755 | $2,183 | $8,300 |
| Potrero Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,170 | $9,170 | $9,170 |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Potrero Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero Hill, CA
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potrero Hill area is the $7.38 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Mason on Mariposa in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $7,900. The second greatest value Potrero Hill apartment is the 1BD, 1BTH F Model at The Fitzgerald starting at $5,265 with a $8.19 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Potrero Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason on Mariposa | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $7.38 |
| The Fitzgerald | 1BD, 1BTH F | 1BR,1BA | $8.19 |
| The Gantry | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $8.78 |
| MB360 | Orb | Studio ,1BA | $7.38 |
| The Sophie Maxwell Building | 1 + 1 | 1BR,1BA | $6.27 |
| Windsor at Dogpatch | S6 | Studio ,1BA | $8.15 |
| Brick + Iron Lofts at Dogpatch | 0x1 A | Studio ,1BA | $11.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Potrero Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Potrero Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Potrero Hill is under $5,504.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Potrero Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Potrero Hill is The Sophie Maxwell Building which is listed at $3,429, while the average apartment in Potrero Hill costs $5,309.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Potrero Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Potrero Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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