
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

2547 Irving St, Unit 2545

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

1649 12th Ave
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130 Cole St

860 24th Ave

15 Lincoln Way

1410-1412 Willard St

182-184 Carl St

815 25th Ave

1790-1792 8th 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

515 Shrader St

1144-1148 Judah St

338 Kirkham St

300-306 Carl St

700 12th Ave
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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

1391 8th Ave

1147-1149 Shrader St

727 20th Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Inset?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inset Studio Apartments | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Inset 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,669 | $2,995 | $4,862 |
| Inset 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,673 | $3,495 | $5,500 |
| Inset 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,829 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Inset Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Inset, CA
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Inset area is the $3.47 price per square foot 477 Crestmont Dr Model at 477 Crestmont Dr, Unit Spacious Apartment with Views in the in the Inset neighborhood starting from $5,200. The second greatest value Inset apartment is the 2547 Irving St Model at 2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 starting at $7,000 with a $5.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 477 Crestmont Dr, Unit Spacious Apartment with Views | 477 Crestmont Dr | 2BR,2BA | $3.47 |
| 2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 | 2547 Irving St | 5BR,2.5BA | $5.00 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
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Best Local Schools in Inset, San Francisco, CA
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