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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Downtown location
  • Pet-friendly
  • Eclectic community

Location

516 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA|Tenderloin
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Property Overview

516 Ellis earns a strong overall rating with excellent marks for location, quality, amenities, price, and trustworthiness, reflecting a well-rounded rental option. Its downtown setting, pet-friendly policy, and eclectic community add to its appeal, while nearby transit, walkability, recycling options, and extensive dining, parks, and work-from-home resources round out the picture.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, 516 Ellis is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio1 bath359 sqft
1 Jr. Bedroom 1 Bath ApartmentStudio1 bath356 sqft
1 Efficiency 1 Bath ApartmentStudio1 bath168 sqft
1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1 bed1 bath424 sqft

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Rent trends in Tenderloin

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Tenderloin
San Francisco
A table of studio rental data trends in San Francisco
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,120
July 2024$2,178
August 2024$2,193
September 2024$2,136
October 2024$2,091
November 2024$2,129
December 2024$2,188
January 2025$2,264
February 2025$2,229
March 2025$2,232
April 2025$2,246
May 2025$2,332
June 2025$2,280
July 2025$2,386
August 2025$2,417
September 2025$2,389
October 2025$2,405
November 2025$2,409
December 2025$2,467
January 2026$2,521
February 2026$2,509
March 2026$2,495
April 2026$2,518
May 2026$2,631
June 2026$2,672
A table of studio rental data trends in Tenderloin
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,595
July 2024$1,612
August 2024$1,645
September 2024$1,602
October 2024$1,643
November 2024$1,636
December 2024$1,645
January 2025$1,695
February 2025$1,670
March 2025$1,693
April 2025$1,695
May 2025$1,698
June 2025$1,695
July 2025$1,695
August 2025$1,743
September 2025$1,766
October 2025$1,766
November 2025$1,792
December 2025$1,778
January 2026$1,794
February 2026$1,788
March 2026$1,745
April 2026$1,791
May 2026$1,808
June 2026$1,840

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san francisco, CA, 94102

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Neighborhood

Tenderloin | San Francisco, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Steeped in history
This area is a historical district, full of heritage and cultural landmarks.

Getting around San Francisco near 516 Ellis St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 516 Ellis St, San Francisco

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 516 Ellis St

T & L Food Market
403 Eddy St
The Battambang Market
339 Eddy St
Amigo Market
500 Ellis St
Golden Gate Market
225 Leavenworth St
Maryland Market
300 Turk St

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