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

O & M

HQ

100 Van Ness

150 Van Ness

Potrero 1010

NEMA

1135 De Haro St
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Potrero, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Potrero?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Potrero Studio Apartments | $2,913 | $2,164 | $3,694 |
Potrero 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,908 | $2,428 | $10,000+ |
Potrero 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,044 | $3,013 | $10,000+ |
Potrero 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,493 | $4,495 | $7,400 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Geary Courtyard | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,428 |
Hanover Soma West | S7 | Studio,1BA | $2,545 |
100 Van Ness | Lafayette | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1061 Kansas St, Unit 1061 Kansas St. | 1061 Kansas St | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
1239 Rhode Island St, Unit 1239 Rhode Island | 1239 Rhode Island St | 2BR,1BA | $3.26 |
HQ | Two Bedroom B2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.43 |
MB360 | Rev | Studio ,1.5BA | $4.13 |
Alta Potrero | TH1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.27 |
Geary Courtyard | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
One Henry Adams | Loft CB | Studio ,1BA | $4.74 |
290 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 2 | 290 Pennsylvania Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.64 |
Hanover Soma West | S6 | Studio ,1BA | $4.86 |
Edgewater | Yerba Buena E1A | Studio ,1BA | $5.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePotrero, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #38
Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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