Cheap Homes for Rent in Potrero Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,500 (5 Rentals)

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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 Avalon Dogpatch priced from $3,155. Potrero 1010 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,364. Here are the most affordable Potrero Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon DogpatchS2-436SFStudio,1BA$3,155
Potrero 1010Junior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,364
Windsor at DogpatchS8Studio,1BA$3,647

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero Hill, CA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potrero Hill area is the $6.20 price per square foot B5.1 Model at Alta Potrero in the in the Hunters Point neighborhood starting from $6,072. The second greatest value Potrero Hill apartment is the Halo Model at MB360 starting at $3,807 with a $4.74 price per square foot in the South Of Market 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.
Alta PotreroB5.12BR,2BA$6.20
MB360Halo1BR,1BA$4.74
One Henry Adams1 Bedroom H1BR,1BA$5.97
The Fitzgerald2BD, 1BTH B2BR,1BA$6.80
Windsor at DogpatchS9Studio ,1BA$5.97
Potrero 1010Junior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Potrero Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Potrero Hill?

There are currently 325 Apartments for Rent in Potrero Hill, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $10,000. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Potrero Hill ranging from $2,500 to $16,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Potrero Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Potrero Hill ranges from $2,500 to $16,995 with an average monthly rent of $6,386.

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