Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potrero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,500 (10 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Geary Courtyard priced from $2,428. Hanover Soma West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,545. Here are the most affordable Potrero apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Geary Courtyard1x11BR,1BA$2,428
Hanover Soma WestS7Studio,1BA$2,545
100 Van NessLafayetteStudio,1BA$2,553

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potrero area is the $3.50 price per square foot 1061 Kansas St Model at 1061 Kansas St, Unit 1061 Kansas St. in the in the Mission District neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Potrero apartment is the 1239 Rhode Island St Model at 1239 Rhode Island St, Unit 1239 Rhode Island starting at $3,100 with a $3.26 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1061 Kansas St, Unit 1061 Kansas St.1061 Kansas St2BR,2BA$3.50
1239 Rhode Island St, Unit 1239 Rhode Island1239 Rhode Island St2BR,1BA$3.26
HQTwo Bedroom B2C2BR,2BA$4.43
MB360RevStudio ,1.5BA$4.13
Alta PotreroTH11BR,1BA$5.27
Geary Courtyard1x11BR,1BA$3.33
One Henry AdamsLoft CBStudio ,1BA$4.74
290 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 2290 Pennsylvania Ave1BR,1BA$4.64
Hanover Soma WestS6Studio ,1BA$4.86
EdgewaterYerba Buena E1AStudio ,1BA$5.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Potrero, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #38

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Potrero?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Potrero is at Hanover Soma West listed at $2,545.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Potrero Apartment is $2,428 at Geary Courtyard.

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 $3,622 at HQ.

What is the most affordable Potrero Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Potrero Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Dogpatch and starts from $7,170.

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