What is the average rent in Potrero Hill?

The median asking rent in Potrero Hill is $6,455/mo across 60 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,158/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Potrero Hill?

A one-bedroom in Potrero Hill runs about $6,275/mo and a two-bedroom about $7,248/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Potrero Hill?

At the 30% rule, the $6,455/mo median asking rent in Potrero Hill takes about $258,200 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Potrero Hill?

51% of Potrero Hill's 13,502 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Potrero Hill right now?

73 rentals are available in Potrero Hill right now, 60 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 40 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Potrero Hill cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Potrero Hill's $3,158/mo median is 19% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Potrero Hill, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Potrero Hill is $6,455/mo across 60 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,158/mo (Census estimate) — 19% above the SF Bay Area average and 126% above the national one. 51% of the 13,502 people here rent. Fairway tracks 40 Potrero Hill properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Potrero Hill?

A one-bedroom in Potrero Hill runs $6,275/mo and a two-bedroom $7,248/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$4,075/mo	7%	4	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$6,275/mo	32%	19	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$7,248/mo	47%	28	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$7,000/mo	15%	9	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Potrero Hill, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Potrero Hill's $6,455/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Potrero Hill

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Potrero Hill pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

82%

Is Potrero Hill a good place to live?

Yes: Potrero Hill grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA+

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Potrero Hill$6,45536A+

Dogpatch$5,52419A+

Central Waterfront—3A+

Produce Market—0—

Mission$4,29888A

Peralta Heights—2A+

Showplace Square$5,4208A+

Mission Bay$5,57234A+

Apparel City—0B

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Potrero Hill.

Population13,502

Median Income$206K

White

49%

Asian

24%

Hispanic

14%

Two or More

Black

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Potrero Hill get to work.

Drive Alone23%

Walk/Bike15%

Work from Home40%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Potrero Hill.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

40%

Large Apt Building

32%

Single Family

17%

Townhouse

11%

Home Age

2000–Present

26%

1980–1999

16%

1960–1979

10%

1940–1959

10%

Before 1939

37%

Renting in Potrero Hill, explained

What is the average rent in Potrero Hill?: The median asking rent in Potrero Hill is $6,455/mo across 60 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,158/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Potrero Hill?: A one-bedroom in Potrero Hill runs about $6,275/mo and a two-bedroom about $7,248/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Potrero Hill a good place to live?: Yes: Potrero Hill grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Potrero Hill?: At the 30% rule, the $6,455/mo median asking rent in Potrero Hill takes about $258,200 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Potrero Hill?: 51% of Potrero Hill's 13,502 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Potrero Hill right now?: 73 rentals are available in Potrero Hill right now, 60 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 40 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Potrero Hill cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Potrero Hill's $3,158/mo median is 19% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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