Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potrero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,500 (51 Rentals)

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Alta Potrero
$3,559 - $7,836
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$3,548 - $7,825
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$3,559 - $7,836
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alta Potrero

1301 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Avalon Dogpatch
$4,030 - $6,660
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$3,949 - $6,579
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$81

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$4,030 - $6,660
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 5

Avalon Dogpatch

800 Indiana StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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2334 19th St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2334 19th St.

2334 19th StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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The Victoria Mews
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Victoria Mews

1800 20th StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Onyx Bldg 2
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Onyx Bldg 2

310 Carolina StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Onyx
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Onyx

1717 17th StSan Francisco, CA 94103

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435 Vermont St
Studio Apartments

435 Vermont St

435 Vermont StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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580 De Haro St
Studio Apartments

580 De Haro St

580 De Haro StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Knox
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Knox

1300 22nd StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Sierra Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Heights

640-690 Texas StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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156 Missouri St
1 Bedroom Apartments

156 Missouri St

156 Missouri StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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250 Connecticut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 Connecticut St

250 Connecticut StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Arden - Mission Bay
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arden - Mission Bay

718 Long BridgeSan Francisco, CA 94158

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1414 Kansas St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1414 Kansas St

1414 Kansas StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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740 Rhode Island
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

740 Rhode Island

740 Rhode IslandSan Francisco, CA 94107
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1900 18th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1900 18th St

1900 18th StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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1385 Kansas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1385 Kansas St

1385 Kansas StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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914 Wisconsin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

914 Wisconsin St

914 Wisconsin StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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328 Pennsylvania Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

328 Pennsylvania Ave

328 Pennsylvania AveSan Francisco, CA 94107
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436-440 Kansas St
3 Bedroom Apartments

436-440 Kansas St

436-440 Kansas StSan Francisco, CA 94107

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88 at the Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

88 at the Park

88 Arkansas StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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431 Pennsylvania Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

431 Pennsylvania Ave

431 Pennsylvania AveSan Francisco, CA 94107
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680 De Haro St
Studio Apartments

680 De Haro St

680 De Haro StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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370 De Haro St
Studio Apartments

370 De Haro St

370 De Haro StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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638-640 De Haro St
3 Bedroom Apartments

638-640 De Haro St

638-640 De Haro StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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808-810 Arkansas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

808-810 Arkansas St

808-810 Arkansas StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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1142-1144 Mariposa St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1142-1144 Mariposa St

1142-1144 Mariposa StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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1164-1168 18th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1164-1168 18th St

1164-1168 18th StSan Francisco, CA 94107

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426 Arkansas St
Studio Apartments

426 Arkansas St

426 Arkansas StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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2011-2041 26th St
Studio Apartments

2011-2041 26th St

2011-2041 26th StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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1017 De Haro St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1017 De Haro St

1017 De Haro StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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1125 18th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1125 18th St

1125 18th StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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2742 25th St
Studio Apartments

2742 25th St

2742 25th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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789 Carolina St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

789 Carolina St

789 Carolina StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Potrero Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Potrero Terrace

1095 Connecticut StSan Francisco, CA 94107

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Cheapest Available Potrero Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alta PotreroA91BR,1BA$3,994
MB360Orbit1BR,2BA$4,869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potrero area is the $3.66 price per square foot Orbit Model at MB360 in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,869. The second greatest value Potrero apartment is the A9 Model at Alta Potrero starting at $4,008 with a $6.39 price per square foot in the Mission District 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.
MB360Orbit1BR,2BA$3.66
Alta PotreroA91BR,1BA$6.39
2010 19th St, Unit Studio A2010 19th StStudio ,1BA$4.89

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