Cheap Homes for Rent in Potrero Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,100 (4 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA

As of March 22, 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 Two Bedroom B2E Model at Channel Mission Bay starting at $5,441 with a $5.52 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
Channel Mission BayTwo Bedroom B2E2BR,2BA$5.52
388 BealePlan A1F1BR,1BA$5.25
MB360RevStudio ,1.5BA$4.09
One Henry AdamsLoft CBStudio ,1BA$4.74
150 Van Ness1 Bedroom P1BR,1BA$5.50
HQOne Bedroom A1C1BR,1BA$4.87
EdgewaterYerba Buena E1AStudio ,1BA$5.15
Hanover Soma WestS2Studio ,1BA$4.98
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$3.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Potrero

What type of rentals are currently available in Potrero?

There are currently 169 Apartments for Rent in Potrero, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,975 to $16,778. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Potrero ranging from $1,150 to $6,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Potrero?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Potrero ranges from $1,150 to $6,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,547.

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