Alta Potrero
1301 16th St,
San Francisco, CA 94103
$3,339 - $7,388
Studio - 3 Beds
Design District
San Francisco, CA
Design District - San Francisco, CA
Area Guide
A design epicenter growing in residential appeal
Modern
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Growing
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Vibrant
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Central
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Artistic
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Creative
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Formerly a destination almost exclusively for interior design professionals, San Francisco’s Design District has seen a growing number of residential communities and tech offices in recent years. Residents enjoy an array of modern apartments and lofts available for rent within walking distance of fantastic restaurants, intriguing shops, and major employers.
The Design District is home to the California College of the Arts, and neighbors the Mission Bay neighborhood. Some of the top employers near the district include UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, Airbnb, Adobe, and Dropbox, among many others. Getting around from the Design District is easy with access to public transit as well as Interstates 80 and 280.
Transportation
95
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
81
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
93
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Creativity Museum
- Randall Museum
- Buena Vista Park
- Heron's Head Park
- Aquarium of The Bay
Airports
- San Francisco International
- Metro Oakland International
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.