Cheap Homes for Rent in the Inset Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $3,500 (3 Rentals)

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property at 130 Devonshire Way

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

130 Devonshire Way

San FranciscoCA94131

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property at 1559 9th Ave

$3,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Aug 2

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1559 9th Ave
San FranciscoCA94122

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property at 2136 Hayes St

$5,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2136 Hayes St

San FranciscoCA94117

Inset, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Inset, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Inset area is the $8.52 price per square foot H1R Model at Sunset Towers in the in the Inset neighborhood starting from $5,541. The second greatest value Inset apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Mt. Sutro Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $4.61 price per square foot in the Inset 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.
Sunset TowersH1R1BR,1BA$8.52
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.61
Park WestPlan 1A1BR,1BA$7.12
635 Irving St635 Irving StStudio ,1BA$8.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Inset

What type of rentals are currently available in Inset?

There are currently 783 Apartments for Rent in Inset, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,995 to $15,223. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Inset ranging from $3,500 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Inset?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Inset ranges from $3,500 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,832.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Inset?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Inset range from $5,985 to $5,985, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $8,000 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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