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

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1567 19th Ave
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1567 19th Ave

1567 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1495 7th Avenue
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1495 7th Avenue

1495 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

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Inset, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
695 38th AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,649
Franciscana Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,799
1585 Waller1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mt. Sutro Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.61
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B1459 11th Ave2BR,1BA$4.10
1453 11th Ave, Unit Pool Table Apt1453 11th Ave2BR,1BA$4.84
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.33
Avalon Sunset TowersA1R1BR,1BA$5.88
1457 11th Ave, Unit Courtyard Garden1457 11th Ave1BR,1BA$6.00
1585 Waller1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.92
695 38th AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.30

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Inset, San Francisco, CA

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Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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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