Vara
1600 15th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Property Summary
Built in 2013, this six-story apartment community offers a variety of amenities designed for convenience. Residents have access to a fitness center, a business center with conference rooms, and a courtyard featuring social seating areas. The building includes elevator access and controlled entry. Select units are finished with hardwood-style flooring, vaulted ceilings, and stainless steel appliances, with some floor plans offering flexible space. The community is pet-friendly and includes a dedicated pet washing station. Located in San Francisco, the building is situated near local transit options.
Renter brief
At the source check, 2 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,731/mo.
Source · Greystar · checked Sep 23, 2026
Three things to know
Required fees add $39/mo
Pest control $4/mo, trash service $35/mo. Opt-in extras like pet rent or parking are separate.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: $75/mo rent. Dogs: $75/mo rent.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
16th Street / Mission is 0.1 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 22 hours ago
- Studio · 1 ba · 516 ft² · Unit 630Available Oct 14$3,731/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 788 ft² · Unit 514Available Now$5,164/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 888 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
Within 4% of the studio median within 3 mi
Source · 888 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.1 mi straight-line distance to 16th Street / Mission
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 2013
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Recycling
- Grill
- Elevator
- Pet Washing Station
- Maintenance On Site
- Renters Insurance Program
- Controlled Access
- Online Services
- Bicycle Storage
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Business Center
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents praise Vara for its convenient location, in-unit amenities, and helpful staff, especially Kurtis and Kevin.
- However, several residents express serious concerns about the safety of the surrounding neighborhood, citing issues with crime, homelessness, and management's response.
- 4.0 stars across 80 reviews.
What's Around
- Transit16th Street / Mission · 0.1 mi straight-line
- GroceriesFida's Market · 0.1 mi
- Dining995 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksFour Barrel Parklet · 0.1 mi
- UniversityUCSF (Mission Bay campus) · 1.7 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (11)
Middle Schools (21)
High Schools (17)
Questions renters ask about this building
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed with $75/mo rent; dogs are allowed with $75/mo rent.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
What extra monthly fees should I budget for?
The listing totals $39/mo in required fees (pest control, trash service), before opt-ins like pet rent or parking.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
16th Street / Mission is 0.1 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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