Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potrero Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,500 (13 Rentals)

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The Mariposa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mariposa

601 TennesseeSan Francisco, CA 94107
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2290 Third
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2290 Third

2290 3rd StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Potrero Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Potrero Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Geary Courtyard priced from $2,164. Potrero 1010 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here are the most affordable Potrero Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio,1BA$2,164
Potrero 1010Studio AStudio,1BA$2,595
Hanover Soma WestS6Studio,1BA$2,679
855 BrannanS3Studio,1BA$2,680
EdgewaterYerba Buena E1AStudio,1BA$2,805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero Hill, CA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potrero Hill area is the $3.46 price per square foot 478 Utah St Model at 478 Utah St, Unit 478 in the in the Intermission neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value Potrero Hill apartment is the B20TS Model at Avalon Dogpatch starting at $6,607 with a $5.57 price per square foot in the Bayview District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Potrero Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
478 Utah St, Unit 478478 Utah St2BR,1BA$3.46
Avalon DogpatchB20TS2BR,2.5BA$5.57
1061 Kansas St, Unit 1061 Kansas St.1061 Kansas St2BR,2BA$3.50
HQTwo Bedroom B2C2BR,2BA$4.37
MB360RevStudio ,1.5BA$4.09
One Henry AdamsLoft CBStudio ,1BA$4.74
Potrero Launch1x1 B1BR,1BA$5.42
EdgewaterYerba Buena E1AStudio ,1BA$5.15
Hanover Soma WestS2Studio ,1BA$5.29
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.35

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Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Potrero Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Potrero Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Potrero Hill is at Geary Courtyard listed at $2,164.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Potrero Hill Apartment is $2,960 at Potrero Launch.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Potrero Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Potrero Hill is starting from $3,526 at HQ.

What is the most affordable Potrero Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Potrero Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Dogpatch and starts from $7,530.

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