
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Inset Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (226 Rentals)
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Mt. Sutro Apartments

1832 Page St

1280-1282 Fourth

779 Ninth Avenue

1200 17th Ave

1222 10th Ave

430-438 Judah St

31-37 Sheldon Terr.

1025 Stanyan St
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1482-1498 9th Ave

1128 Irving St

1318-1322 7th Ave

795 8th Ave

1000 Kirkham St

1240 21st Ave

3036-3040 Fulton St

130 Cole St

860 24th Ave

1147-1149 Shrader St
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2415 Lincoln Way

771 9th Ave

1649 12th Ave

436 Hugo St

1994 Fell St

573-577 Frederick St

1693-1695 Funston Ave

1266 5th Ave

1601 Lincoln Way

915 Cole St
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1308-1310 18th Ave

2277 Fulton St

1500 7th Ave

791-797 18 Ave

1503-1509 11th Ave

1545 Kirkham St

515 Shrader St

1144-1148 Judah St

338 Kirkham St

300-306 Carl St
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700 12th Ave

3030-3032 Fulton St

626-628 Cole St

1601-1611 Noriega St

1890 Page St

1635 10th Ave

1659-1661 10th Ave

306-308 Parnassus Ave

Sunset Village

1755 7th Ave
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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 | $2,464 | $1,200 | $3,195 |
| Inset 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,181 | $3,595 | $7,750 |
| Inset 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,747 | $4,500 | $4,995 |
| Inset 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,678 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 226 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Inset Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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 1042 Irving St priced from $1,300. Mt. Sutro Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,095. Here are the most affordable Inset apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1042 Irving St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with in-unit W/D | 1BR,1BA | $3,095 |
| Avalon Sunset Towers | S1 | Studio,1BA | $3,235 |
| Park West | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3,429 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Inset, CA
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Inset area is the $2.41 price per square foot 1370 20th Ave Model at 1370 20th Ave, Unit 1370 in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Inset apartment is the 1887 24th Ave Model at 1887 24th Ave starting at $3,999 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Sunset District 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1370 20th Ave, Unit 1370 | 1370 20th Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.41 |
| 1887 24th Ave | 1887 24th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 144 Locksley Ave, Unit 2 | 144 Locksley Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $5.63 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with in-unit W/D | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| Park West | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $5.32 |
| 1042 Irving St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Avalon Sunset Towers | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $9.74 |
| 723 8th Ave, Unit 723 private room | 723 8th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $8.39 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Inset Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Inset?
The cheapest apartment in Inset is 1042 Irving St which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Inset costs $14,678.
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