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

O & M

Total Monthly Price
Avalon Dogpatch

MB360

855 Brannan

2334 19th St.

The Victoria Mews

Onyx Bldg 2

Onyx
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435 Vermont St

580 De Haro St

Knox

Sierra Heights

990-996 De Haro St

156 Missouri St

250 Connecticut St

490 Connecticut St

Arden - Mission Bay

1082 Pennsylvania Ave
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1414 Kansas St

1418 Rhode Island St

740 Rhode Island

1900 18th St

The Bennett Lofts Potrero

1385 Kansas St

914 Wisconsin St

111A-111B Southern Heights Ave

328 Pennsylvania Ave

436-440 Kansas St
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88 at the Park

431 Pennsylvania Ave

680 De Haro St

1201-1205 Rhode Island St

370 De Haro St

430-432 Connecticut St

638-640 De Haro St

808-810 Arkansas St

1142-1144 Mariposa St

1164-1168 18th St
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426 Arkansas St

2011-2041 26th St

1017 De Haro St

1125 18th St

2742 25th St

Metro At Showplace Square

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Good Samaritan Family

789 Carolina St

Potrero Terrace
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Potrero?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potrero Studio Apartments | $3,132 | $2,200 | $4,179 |
| Potrero 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,121 | $3,112 | $5,350 |
| Potrero 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,497 | $3,634 | $7,556 |
| Potrero 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,318 | $5,910 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Potrero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Potrero Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Potrero | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $3,994 |
| MB360 | Orbit | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MB360 | Orbit | 1BR,2BA | $3.66 |
| Alta Potrero | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $6.39 |
| 2010 19th St, Unit Studio A | 2010 19th St | Studio ,1BA | $4.89 |
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