Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potrero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,500 (11 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 Studio unit found at Hanover Soma West priced from $2,638. 399 Fremont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,739. Here are the most affordable Potrero apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hanover Soma WestS6Studio,1BA$2,638
399 FremontE1BStudio,1BA$2,739
HQTwo Bedroom B1A2BR,1BA$3,127
NEMASA2Studio,1BA$3,156
Potrero 1010Junior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,164

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA

As of April 17, 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 Alta Plaza A1C Model at Edgewater starting at $3,210 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the South Of Market 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
EdgewaterAlta Plaza A1C1BR,1BA$3.04
388 BealePlan A1F1BR,1BA$5.34
MB360Halo1BR,1BA$4.53
855 Brannan1A1BR,1BA$5.41
Avalon DogpatchA6-678SF1BR,1BA$5.46
The CivicCity Arts & Lectures1BR,1BA$5.29
HQTwo Bedroom B1A2BR,1BA$5.16
1129 Wisconsin St1129 Wisconsin StStudio ,1BA$4.50
Hanover Soma WestS2Studio ,1BA$5.29

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Potrero, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #25

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 $2,638.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Potrero Apartment is $3,164 at Potrero 1010.

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 $3,127 at HQ.

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