Daly City

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Daly City, CA

Area Guide

Meet the Gateway to the Peninsula

Commuter Golf Beach Coastal Parks Nature Public Transportation

Bordering San Francisco's southern edge, Daly City combines coastal living with metropolitan convenience. The city's distinctive neighborhoods include Westlake, known for its mid-century architecture that inspired Pete Seeger's "Little Boxes," and established areas like Serramonte, St. Francis Heights, and the historic Top of the Hill district. The rental market shows stability, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,327 and three-bedroom units at $3,742.

Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at San Bruno Mountain State Park and shopping at Serramonte Center and Westlake Shopping Center, both offering complimentary parking. The historic Cow Palace, a Bay Area landmark since 1941, continues to host major events. Transportation options include multiple BART stations connecting to San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. The city's significant Filipino American community has shaped local culture, particularly evident in the area's diverse dining options. The moderate climate, characterized by cooling fog and mild temperatures year-round, provides a comfortable alternative to San Francisco's microclimate variations.

Explore the City

An aerial view of Mussel Rock Park in Daly City

The Summit Loop Trail leads to the top of San Bruno Mountain

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Daly City, CA is $2,129 for a studio, $2,379 for one bedroom, $3,042 for two bedrooms, and $3,937 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Daly City has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,379/month
620 Sq Ft
House
$4,148/month
1,064 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,680/month
647 Sq Ft
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Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

51

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Skyline Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

360 Students

Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

315 Students

Panorama Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

117 Students

Susan B. Anthony Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

448 Students

Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

229 Students

Fernando Rivera Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

502 Students

Bayshore Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

322 Students

Thomas R. Pollicita Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

607 Students

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

344 Students

Westmoor High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,302 Students

Jefferson High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,159 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • San Bruno Mountain State Park
  • Charles F. Hagar Planetarium
  • San Francisco State Univ. Observatory
  • San Francisco Zoo
  • Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

Airports

  • San Francisco International
  • Metro Oakland International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.