Alta Potrero
1301 16th St,
San Francisco, CA 94103
$3,504 - $7,388
Studio - 3 Beds
Nestled between the Mission District and Dogpatch, Potrero is a diverse, family-friendly neighborhood. Known for its rolling hills and stellar city views, Potrero is an upscale urban local with Victorian houses and high-rise apartments available for rent. A feeling of closeness prevails in Potrero, and those who choose to reside in the cozy homes on these steep hills often say it feels as if they live in a small village. Great for families looking to raise children in a close-knit environment, Potrero has several community gardens and community centers, parks, grocers, offices, bookstores, and restaurants. Along 18th Street you’ll find everything from quaint eateries to edgy live music spots. Once you move in, be sure to go on a tour at the historic Anchor Brewing Company! If you want even more options for shopping, dining, and entertainment, there are plenty of spots nearby in Dog Patch and the Mission District. Potrero is also less than 15 minutes to the Financial District, SoMa, and other hotspots. The 22nd Street rail station and Interstate 280 make traveling around the Golden City a breeze.
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Potrero is $2,933 for a studio, $3,718 for one bedroom, $5,281 for two bedrooms, and $7,602 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Potrero has increased by 10.2% in the past year.
Studio
345 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,933/month
Average Rent
1 BR
652 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,718/month
Average Rent
2 BR
981 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$5,281/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,485 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$7,602/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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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.