Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Sunset Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,200 (37 Rentals)

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3844 Irving St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3844 Irving St

3844 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1254 48th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1254 48th Ave

1254 48th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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4350 Kirkham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4350 Kirkham St

4350 Kirkham StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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4021 Lincoln Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

4021 Lincoln Way

4021 Lincoln WaySan Francisco, CA 94122
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1475-1479 48th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1475-1479 48th Ave

1475-1479 48th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2690 Great Highway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2690 Great Highway

2690 Great HwySan Francisco, CA 94116

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1795 38th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1795 38th Ave

1795 38th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2448 Great Hwy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2448 Great Hwy

2448 Great HwySan Francisco, CA 94116
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1573 48th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1573 48th Ave

1573 48th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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4150 Lawton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4150 Lawton St

4150 Lawton StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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The Westerly
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Westerly

2800 Sloat BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94116
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1224 45th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1224 45th Ave

1224 45th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2395 43rd Ave
Studio Apartments

2395 43rd Ave

2395 43rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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3655 Vicente St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3655 Vicente St

3655 Vicente StSan Francisco, CA 94116

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4141 Noriega St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4141 Noriega St

4141 Noriega StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1472 La Playa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1472 La Playa St

1472 La Playa StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1444 La Playa St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1444 La Playa St

1444 La Playa StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1447 48th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1447 48th Ave

1447 48th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2440 Great Hwy
1 Bedroom Apartments

2440 Great Hwy

2440 Great HwySan Francisco, CA 94116
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1469 48th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1469 48th Ave

1469 48th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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50 Cutler Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

50 Cutler Ave

50 Cutler AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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3217 Vicente St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3217 Vicente St

3217 Vicente StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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1445 48th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1445 48th Ave

1445 48th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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3511 Taraval
1 Bedroom Apartments

3511 Taraval

3511 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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3626 Taraval St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3626 Taraval St

3626 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116

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4725 Irving St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4725 Irving St

4725 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Oceanview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oceanview Apartments

1464 La Playa StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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4407 Kirkham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4407 Kirkham St

4407 Kirkham StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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4433 Lincoln Way
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4433 Lincoln Way

4433 Lincoln WaySan Francisco, CA 94122
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2485 46th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2485 46th Ave

2485 46th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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1379 43rd Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1379 43rd Ave

1379 43rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1250 48th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1250 48th Ave

1250 48th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

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1364-1368 47th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1364-1368 47th Ave

1364-1368 47th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1380 La Playa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1380 La Playa St

1380 La Playa StSan Francisco, CA 94122

Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Sunset, CA

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Sunset area is the $3.00 price per square foot 4712 Irving St Model at 4712 Irving St, Unit 4712 in the in the Outer Sunset neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Outer Sunset apartment is the 2788 Great Hwy Model at 2788 Great Hwy, Unit 2788 B starting at $2,500 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the Outer Sunset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Sunset apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4712 Irving St, Unit 47124712 Irving St2BR,1BA$3.00
2788 Great Hwy, Unit 2788 B2788 Great Hwy1BR,1BA$3.13
1958 44th Ave, Unit 44thXOrtega1958 44th Ave2BR,1BA$3.38

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Getting Around the Outer Sunset Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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