
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Inset Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (227 Rentals)
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Mt. Sutro Apartments

Sunset Towers

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1379 19th Ave, Unit A, Unit A

1832 Page St

1280-1282 Fourth

779 Ninth Avenue

1200 17th Ave

1222 10th Ave

430-438 Judah St
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31-37 Sheldon Terr.

1240 21st Ave

1025 Stanyan St

1482-1498 9th Ave

1128 Irving St

1318-1322 7th Ave

795 8th Ave

1000 Kirkham St

3036-3040 Fulton St

130 Cole St
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860 24th Ave

1693-1695 Funston Ave

1649 12th Ave

1410-1412 Willard St

182-184 Carl St

815 25th Ave

1790-1792 8th Ave

15 Lincoln Way

1994 Fell St

436 Hugo St
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1266 5th Ave

1601 Lincoln Way

915 Cole St

1308-1310 18th Ave

2277 Fulton St

1500 7th Ave

791-797 18 Ave

1503-1509 11th Ave

515 Shrader St

1144-1148 Judah St
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338 Kirkham St

300-306 Carl St

700 12th Ave

3030-3032 Fulton St

626-628 Cole St

1601-1611 Noriega St

573-577 Frederick St

771 9th Ave

2415 Lincoln Way

245 Shrader St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Inset?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inset 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,952 | $2,400 | $5,052 |
| Inset 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Inset 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,231 | $5,995 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Inset Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Inset area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mt. Sutro Apartments priced from $2,995. Sunset Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,922. Here are the most affordable Inset apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| Sunset Towers | K1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,922 |
| 1300 26th Avenue | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Inset, CA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Inset area is the $5.52 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 1300 26th Avenue in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $4,895. The second greatest value Inset apartment is the F1R Model at Sunset Towers starting at $4,502 with a $6.74 price per square foot in the Inset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Inset apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1300 26th Avenue | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $5.52 |
| Sunset Towers | F1R | 1BR,1BA | $6.74 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| 1379 19th Ave, Unit A | 1379 19th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $6.32 |
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Best Local Schools in Inset, San Francisco, CA
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary
Lincoln (Abraham) High
Hoover (Herbert) Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Inset Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Inset Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Inset Apartment is $2,995 at Mt. Sutro Apartments.
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