Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potrero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,500 (50 Rentals)

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Alta Potrero
$4,042 - $9,544
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Alta Potrero

1301 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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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
3 Bedroom 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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Mission Bay Block 6
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Bay Block 6

626 Mission Bay Blvd NSan Francisco, CA 94158
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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 Alta Potrero priced from $4,170. MB360 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $4,759. Here are the most affordable Potrero apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alta PotreroS1.1Studio,1BA$4,170
MB360Halo1BR,1BA$4,759
Mason on Mariposa1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$5,600
Avalon DogpatchB2LS-952SF2BR,1BA$6,840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potrero area is the $4.80 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2334 19th St. in the in the Intermission neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Potrero apartment is the Halo Model at MB360 starting at $4,819 with a $5.99 price per square foot in the South Of Market 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.
2334 19th St.2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$4.80
MB360Halo1BR,1BA$5.99
Alta PotreroS1.1Studio ,1BA$9.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Potrero Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Potrero Apartment is $4,819 at MB360.

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