San Francisco has many distinct neighborhoods to choose from and has something for everyone. Here are some of the best places to live when you are looking to rent in San Francisco.

Hayes Valley offers a vibrant urban lifestyle with access to boutique shopping, acclaimed restaurants, and nearby cultural attractions. Whether you're looking for walkable city living, dining hotspots, or access to public transit, here are some of the unique features to consider:

There are many fun activities to do in San Francisco! Ansel’s central Market Street location puts residents in the heart of the city. Major attractions and activities in the area include:

• Patricia’s Green
• San Francisco Symphony
• War Memorial Opera House
• San Francisco Opera
• Duboce Park
• Mission Dolores Park
• Asian Art Museum
• The Castro Theatre
• Salesforce Park
• Salesforce Tower
• Union Square

Ansel in San Francisco is only minutes from many of the city's top employers. The proximity to Market Street, nearby BART stations, and multiple MUNI transit lines gives easy access to technology, healthcare, finance, and government employers, like:

• Salesforce
• Uber
• Airbnb
• UCSF Health
• Kaiser Permanente
• Wells Fargo
• Gap Inc.
• Twitter
• Google

At Ansel, you'll find a variety of amenities that make living in vibrant San Francisco even better, such as:

Ansel occupies one of San Francisco's most coveted and walkable addresses — at the intersection of Hayes Valley, the Mission District, the Castro, and Downtown. The boutiques of Hayes Valley are just steps from your door: Aether Apparel, Aviator Nation, Bulo Shoes, Dark Garden, MMclay Ceramics Studio, and dozens more. The Market food hall provides an exceptional culinary destination moments away. Civic Center, Davies Symphony Hall, and the city's major transit arteries are all within a short stroll.

Patricia's Green in Hayes Valley is one of San Francisco's most beloved neighborhood parks — a vibrant, beautifully maintained green space that regularly hosts art installations, local events, and impromptu gatherings. Duboce Park offers expansive lawn space and a famous off-leash dog area beloved by Ansel residents. Mission Dolores Park — one of the city's most iconic outdoor destinations — is within easy reach.

Ansel's dining scene is among San Francisco's finest. Zuni Café — a longtime city institution — is beloved for its roast chicken and market-driven menu. a Mano brings exceptional Italian-American cooking and an intimate atmosphere. Doppio Coffee & Brunch and Le Cafe du Soleil provide excellent café options for morning rituals. Espetus Churrascaria delivers an exuberant Brazilian dining experience. Rocket Sushi offers a fresh, inventive take on Japanese cuisine. And The Market food hall provides a daily culinary adventure steps from home.

Ansel earns exceptional transit marks thanks to its position at one of San Francisco's most significant transit intersections. Muni Metro at Van Ness Station serves the J, K, M, and L lines. Market Street — right outside — carries the N Judah line and Rapid Bus routes. BART at Civic Center/UN Plaza is a short walk. Caltrain is accessible via the N Judah line. It's a transit-first address in a city built around it.

Ansel sits at the cultural heart of San Francisco. The Orpheum Theatre brings Broadway's biggest productions just blocks away. SF Jazz Center — one of the world's premier jazz venues — is practically a neighbor. ACT Theater, Sydney Goldstein Theater, and New Conservatory Theatre Centre add world-class performing arts. Martuni's piano bar, Rickshaw Stop, and Public Works provide vibrant live music and nightlife.

Nick's Supermarket provides a convenient neighborhood grocery option just steps away. The Market food hall offers specialty and prepared foods at street level. Safeway and Whole Foods are accessible by foot or a short ride. Trader Joe's rounds out the options.

Ansel's location puts residents at the epicenter of San Francisco's most celebrated community events. Downtown First Thursdays transforms nearby streets into a monthly art and culture celebration. The UN Plaza Heart of City Farmers' Market brings local farmers and artisans to Civic Center weekly. The San Francisco Pride Festival and Parade, Chinese New Year Parade, and SF Carnaval are world-renowned annual events that residents experience from the heart of the action.

Hayes Valley's boutique corridor is one of San Francisco's most celebrated and distinctive shopping destinations — an independent-spirited strip where Aether Apparel, Arelquin Wine Merchant, Aviator Nation, Bulo Shoes, Credo, Dark Garden, Fiddlesticks, Fig & Thistle Apothecary, House of Agatha, Kolekto Jewelry, MMclay Ceramics Studio, Optical Underground, Orange Bird, and Revelation in Fit coexist in an effortlessly cool, walkable stretch that rewards every visit.

Ansel residents enjoy a fitness landscape shaped by San Francisco's boundless outdoor culture. Bay Wheels by Lyft makes cycling to any destination effortless. Perform for Golf and Eagle Club Indoor Golf bring a distinctive athletic option to the neighborhood. The car-free Market Street corridor — stretching flat and long toward the Embarcadero — is among the city's finest cycling and running routes.

With a Bike Score of 97/100, Ansel sits in one of San Francisco's most bikeable locations. The car-free Market Street corridor runs directly to the Embarcadero, providing a flat, protected, and visually stunning cycling route through the heart of the city. Bay Wheels by Lyft makes bike-sharing seamless.

Perform For Life is practically at Ansel's front door — just 112 feet away — offering expert personal training and high-performance fitness programming. Equinox Van Ness/Mission at 0.2 miles delivers the full luxury fitness experience, with premium equipment, signature group classes, and spa amenities.

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music — one of the nation's top conservatories — is just blocks away. UC Law San Francisco provides exceptional legal education nearby. The San Francisco Public Library's main branch, with its extraordinary collections and programming, is within easy walking distance.

Ansel's neighborhood offers an exceptional range of coworking options. Anchor Coworking San Francisco provides a professional, focused environment. The Commons brings a speakeasy-style community clubhouse with workspace amenities. Saluhall SF adds a distinctive Scandinavian-inspired coworking experience. Page Street Writers offers a quieter, more literary workspace.

Ansel's Van Ness address makes commuting across San Francisco and the Bay Area remarkably straightforward. The Van Ness Muni Metro Station is steps away. Market Street's transit trunk line connects residents to every major neighborhood and employment hub in the city. For cyclists, the car-free Market Street corridor delivers a flat, direct, and beautiful route to the Financial District, SoMa, and the Embarcadero.

Few discoveries delight new Ansel residents more than the Trinity Place Venue Statue Courtyard — home to the tallest statue in San Francisco, a striking landmark that stops visitors in their tracks. Smuggler's Cove, one of the world's most celebrated rum bars and tiki cocktail destinations, is hidden in plain sight nearby.

The Commons — a speakeasy-style community clubhouse near Ansel — hosts regular community events, workshops, and social programming. The SF LGBT Center offers wellness workshops, art gallery exhibitions, advocacy programming, and networking events that reflect the rich, diverse character of the neighborhood.

Ansel's community is tight-knit, passionate, and defined by shared values — a rare quality in a city as dynamic as San Francisco. The intersection of Hayes Valley, the Castro, and the Mission creates a neighborhood culture that is inclusive, creative, and deeply engaged.

Walgreens Pharmacy at 1301 and 2145 Market Street provide excellent, convenient pharmacy access. Safeway Pharmacy (0.4 miles) and CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles) round out the pharmaceutical options. Chase Bank is 0.3 miles away, Wells Fargo is 0.5 miles, and Bank of America ATMs are in the immediate neighborhood.

What sets Ansel apart is its location — full stop. In the heart of San Francisco, walking distance from the Mission District, the Castro, Hayes Valley, and Downtown, Ansel offers residents the ability to experience San Francisco's most vibrant and culturally distinct neighborhoods without ever needing a car. It's a city living experience that is simply irreplaceable.

Ansel's screening process is thorough, fair, and designed to evaluate each applicant holistically:

• All applicants are subject to approval through a trusted third-party applicant screening agency.
• Approvals are based on an empirical system that incorporates various credit factors along with other non-statistical factors to determine overall applicant worthiness.
• Income: Standard income requirement applied — please inquire with the leasing team for specifics.
• First-Time Renters: Welcome to apply.
• Criminal History: In compliance with San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance, we do not inquire about or consider criminal history as part of the rental application or screening process.
• Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation in the application or leasing process are encouraged to contact our leasing team. We engage in an interactive process to identify effective accommodations in compliance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
• Source of Income: We accept all lawful sources of income, including Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and other housing assistance programs, in compliance with California Government Code §12955.

Our leasing team is happy to walk you through the process and answer any questions.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, source of income, immigration or citizenship status, primary language, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the Unruh Civil Rights Act, or applicable local law. Equal Housing Opportunity.