Alta Potrero
1301 16th St,
San Francisco, CA 94103
$3,558 - $7,835 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Nestled between the Mission District and Dogpatch, Potrero is a diverse, welcoming 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 renters looking for 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 February 2026, the average apartment rent in Potrero is $3,099 for a studio, $3,851 for one bedroom, $5,799 for two bedrooms, and $7,567 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Potrero has increased by 9.9% in the past year.
Studio
486 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,099/month
Average Rent
1 BR
661 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,851/month
Average Rent
2 BR
996 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$5,799/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,289 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$7,567/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 February 2026.