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

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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Potrero, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Potrero Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Potrero area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Hanover Soma West priced from $2,386. 399 Fremont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,936. Here are the most affordable Potrero apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hanover Soma WestS2Studio,1BA$2,386
399 FremontE1BStudio,1BA$2,936
855 BrannanS2Studio,1BA$3,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potrero area is the $3.73 price per square foot 1063 Kansas St Model at 1063 Kansas St, Unit 1063 Kanas St in the in the Mission District neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value Potrero apartment is the 1061 Kansas St Model at 1061 Kansas St, Unit 1061 Kansas St. starting at $3,850 with a $3.50 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.
1063 Kansas St, Unit 1063 Kanas St1063 Kansas St3BR,2BA$3.73
1061 Kansas St, Unit 1061 Kansas St.1061 Kansas St2BR,2BA$3.50
388 BealePlan A1B1BR,1BA$5.63
MB360Halo1BR,1BA$4.40
One Henry Adams1 Bedroom H1BR,1BA$5.75
The Landing11G1BR,1BA$5.76
The CivicCity Arts & Lectures1BR,1BA$5.49
HQTwo Bedroom B1A2BR,1BA$5.33
855 BrannanS2Studio ,1BA$6.00
Hanover Soma WestS2Studio ,1BA$4.71

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Potrero, San Francisco, CA

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Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Potrero Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Potrero Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Potrero?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Potrero is at Hanover Soma West listed at $2,386.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Potrero Apartment is $3,037 at Hanover Soma West.

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 $3,232 at HQ.

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