Alta Potrero
1301 16th St,
San Francisco, CA 94103
$4,043 - $9,545 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
Potrero San Francisco, CA
A friendly community between Mission District and Dogpatch
Urban
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Friendly
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Great Location
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.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Potrero is $3,428 for a studio, $4,012 for one bedroom, $6,163 for two bedrooms, and $7,943 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Potrero has increased by 11.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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486 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,428/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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661 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,012/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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995 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$6,163/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,289 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$7,943/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Potrero - San Francisco, CA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Potrero - San Francisco, CA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
90
/ 100
Recreation
Potrero - San Francisco, CA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Potrero - San Francisco, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
70
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Creativity Museum
- Heron's Head Park
- Randall Museum
- Buena Vista Park
- Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
Airports
- San Francisco International
- Metro Oakland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.