
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Inset Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)
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1223-1229 7th Ave

1235 24th Ave

2547 Irving St, Unit 2545

372 7th Ave

1448 Funston Ave

Mercy Family Plaza
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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 | $2,252 | $1,950 | $2,550 |
Inset 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,937 | $1,066 | $4,050 |
Inset 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,064 | $2,482 | $6,222 |
Inset 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,397 | $2,737 | $5,100 |
Inset 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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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 372 7th Ave priced from $1,500. Mercy Family Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,966. 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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372 7th Ave | Private Room in Shared Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,966 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Inset, CA
As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Inset area is the $3.30 price per square foot 1280 17th Ave Model at 1280 17th Ave, Unit Inner Sunset in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Inset apartment is the 2547 Irving St Model at 2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 starting at $1,300 with a $0.93 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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1280 17th Ave, Unit Inner Sunset | 1280 17th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.30 |
2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 | 2547 Irving St | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.93 |
1120 Judah St, Unit 3 | 1120 Judah St | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B | 1459 11th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
350 Judah | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.43 |
1500 Irving Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
372 7th Ave | 1 bed/1 bath 2nd Flr | 1BR,1BA | $5.11 |
Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
1822 23rd Ave, Unit Beautiful Room in Sunset | 1822 23rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleInset, San Francisco, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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 a cheap apartment in Inset?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Inset is under $3,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Inset?
The cheapest apartment in Inset is 372 7th Ave which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Inset costs $4,872.
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 5 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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