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

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from $2,318Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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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 Hanover Soma West priced from $2,474. Potrero Launch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,609. Here are the most affordable Potrero Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hanover Soma WestS6Studio,1BA$2,474
Potrero LaunchStudio AStudio,1BA$2,609
150 Van NessStudio AStudio,1BA$2,795
NEMASA2Studio,1BA$3,176
Potrero 1010Junior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,214

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero Hill, CA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potrero Hill area is the $3.73 price per square foot 1063 Kansas St Model at 1063 Kansas St, Unit 1063 Kanas St in the in the Mission District neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value Potrero Hill apartment is the 328 Utah St Model at 328 Utah St, Unit 328 starting at $4,100 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Intermission 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.
1063 Kansas St, Unit 1063 Kanas St1063 Kansas St3BR,2BA$3.73
328 Utah St, Unit 328328 Utah St3BR,1BA$3.16
1061 Kansas St, Unit 1061 Kansas St.1061 Kansas St2BR,2BA$3.50
777 TennThe Clarksville2BR,2BA$5.11
Windsor at DogpatchB62BR,2BA$4.97
The CivicSymphony Hall2BR,2BA$5.46
MB360Halo1BR,1BA$4.38
Hanover Soma WestA51BR,1BA$4.76
HQTwo Bedroom B1A2BR,1BA$5.33
1129 Wisconsin St1129 Wisconsin StStudio ,1BA$4.50

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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 Hanover Soma West listed at $2,474.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Potrero Hill Apartment is $3,163 at Hanover Soma West.

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 $3,232 at HQ.

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