
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potrero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $3,280 (50 Rentals)
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Alta Potrero

O & M

Avalon Dogpatch

MB360

2334 19th St.

The Victoria Mews

Onyx Bldg 2

Onyx

435 Vermont St
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580 De Haro St

Knox

Sierra Heights

990-996 De Haro St

156 Missouri St

250 Connecticut St

490 Connecticut St

1418 Rhode Island St

Arden - Mission Bay

Grid Potrero Hill
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740 Rhode Island

1900 18th St

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1385 Kansas St

914 Wisconsin St

111A-111B Southern Heights Ave

328 Pennsylvania Ave

436-440 Kansas St

88 at the Park
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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

426 Arkansas St
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1125 18th St

Metro At Showplace Square

789 Carolina St

Potrero Terrace

Good Samaritan Family

Crescent Cove

Mission Bay Block 6
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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 | $4,451 | $4,170 | $4,979 |
| Potrero 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,307 | $4,715 | $5,910 |
| Potrero 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,136 | $5,560 | $8,300 |
| Potrero 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,170 | $9,170 | $9,170 |
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There are currently 50 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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Potrero area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at MB360 priced from $4,437. Alta Potrero has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $4,534. Here are the most affordable Potrero apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MB360 | Orb | Studio,1BA | $4,437 |
| Alta Potrero | 1 Bed/1 Bath TH-TH1 | 1BR,1BA | $4,534 |
| Mason on Mariposa | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potrero area is the $7.38 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Mason on Mariposa in the in the Hunters Point neighborhood starting from $7,900. The second greatest value Potrero apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath-B5.1 Model at Alta Potrero starting at $7,971 with a $8.14 price per square foot in the Hunters Point 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason on Mariposa | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $7.38 |
| Alta Potrero | 2 Bed/2 Bath-B5.1 | 2BR,2BA | $8.14 |
| MB360 | Orb | Studio ,1BA | $7.38 |
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 $4,955 at Mason on Mariposa.
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