Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potrero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,500 (45 Rentals)

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O & M
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O & M

680 Indiana StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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2334 19th St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

2334 19th St.

2334 19th StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Onyx
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Onyx

1717 17th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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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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Potrero Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Potrero Terrace

1095 Connecticut 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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789 Carolina St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

789 Carolina St

789 Carolina 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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Onyx Bldg 2
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Onyx Bldg 2

310 Carolina 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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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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328 Pennsylvania Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

328 Pennsylvania Ave

328 Pennsylvania AveSan 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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Arden - Mission Bay
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arden - Mission Bay

718 Long Bridge StSan Francisco, CA 94158
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Mission Bay Block 6
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Bay Block 6

626 Mission Bay Blvd NSan Francisco, CA 94158
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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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370 De Haro St
Studio Apartments

370 De Haro St

370 De Haro StSan Francisco, CA 94103

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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 Arkansas St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

88 Arkansas St

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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1017 De Haro St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1017 De Haro St

1017 De Haro StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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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

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 Alta Potrero priced from $3,196. 855 Brannan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,230. Here are the most affordable Potrero apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alta PotreroS1.1Studio,1BA$3,196
855 Brannan1B - Curved with Balcony1BR,1BA$3,230
Potrero 1010Junior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,314
One Henry Adams2 Bedroom CT2BR,2BA$5,132

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potrero area is the $5.46 price per square foot 2 Bedroom H Model at One Henry Adams in the in the Van Ness neighborhood starting from $5,605. The second greatest value Potrero apartment is the 1B - Curved with Balcony Model at 855 Brannan starting at $3,230 with a $5.13 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.
One Henry Adams2 Bedroom H2BR,2BA$5.46
855 Brannan1B - Curved with Balcony1BR,1BA$5.13
Potrero 1010S1 with Patio1BR,1BA$6.32
Alta PotreroS1.1Studio ,1BA$7.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Potrero, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #33

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Potrero Apartment is $3,230 at 855 Brannan.

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 $4,940 at Potrero 1010.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.