
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Inset Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $728 (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

1222 10th Ave

430-438 Judah St

31-37 Sheldon Terr.
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1240 21st Ave

1025 Stanyan St

1482-1498 9th Ave

1128 Irving St

1320 7th Ave

795 8th Ave

1000 Kirkham St

1200 17th Ave

3036-3040 Fulton St

130 Cole St
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1649 12th Ave

1410-1412 Willard St

182-184 Carl St

815 25th Ave

15 Lincoln Way

1994 Fell St

860 24th Ave

1790-1792 8th Ave

1545 Kirkham St

791-797 18 Ave
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1503-1509 11th Ave

1308-1310 18th Ave

2277 Fulton St

1500 7th Ave

1266 5th Ave

1601 Lincoln Way

915 Cole St

515 Shrader St

1144-1148 Judah St

338 Kirkham St
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300-306 Carl St

700 12th Ave

3030-3032 Fulton St

626-628 Cole St

1601-1611 Noriega St

1205 4th Ave

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 | $5,222 | $2,995 | $6,065 |
| Inset 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,847 | $3,700 | $7,995 |
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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. Park West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $4,287. 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 |
| Park West | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4,287 |
| 1300 26th Avenue | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $5,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Inset, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Inset area is the $5.71 price per square foot 2547 Irving St Model at 2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $8,000. The second greatest value Inset apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 1300 26th Avenue starting at $5,995 with a $6.77 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 | 2547 Irving St | 6BR,2.5BA | $5.71 |
| 1300 26th Avenue | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $6.77 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| Park West | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $6.66 |
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Best Local Schools in Inset, San Francisco, CA
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