Potrero

San Francisco, CA

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Potrero - San Francisco, CA

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A family-friendly community between Mission District and Dogpatch

Urban Family-Friendly Great Location Diverse Upscale Restaurants Entertainment

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.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Potrero is $2,805 for a studio, $3,448 for one bedroom, $4,562 for two bedrooms, and $6,649 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Potrero has increased by 5.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 477 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,805/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 660 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,448/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 968 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,562/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 660 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $6,649/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

93

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

73

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

75

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

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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