
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Inset Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (6 Rentals)
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Inset, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Inset?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Inset Studio Apartments | $3,425 | $3,425 | $3,425 |
Inset 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,332 | $1,095 | $4,421 |
Inset 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,444 | $3,500 | $5,460 |
Inset 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,281 | $3,895 | $6,500 |
Inset 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,647 | $5,600 | $5,695 |
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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 695 38th Ave priced from $2,649. Franciscana Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,799. Here are the most affordable Inset apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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695 38th Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,649 |
Franciscana Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,799 |
1585 Waller | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Inset, CA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Inset area is the $3.61 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Mt. Sutro Apartments in the in the Twin Peaks West neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Inset apartment is the 1459 11th Ave Model at 1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B starting at $4,100 with a $4.10 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. |
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Mt. Sutro Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.61 |
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B | 1459 11th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.10 |
1453 11th Ave, Unit Pool Table Apt | 1453 11th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.84 |
Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.33 |
Avalon Sunset Towers | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $5.88 |
1457 11th Ave, Unit Courtyard Garden | 1457 11th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
1585 Waller | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.92 |
695 38th Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.30 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Inset?
The cheapest apartment in Inset is 695 38th Ave which is listed at $2,649, while the average apartment in Inset costs $5,647.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Inset?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Inset that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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