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Rental Market Trends in Daly City, CA

What is the average rent in Daly City, CA?

$2,437/month

Average Rent

621 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Daly City, CA is $2,437 per month. This is 50% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Daly City one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Daly City, you can expect to pay about $2,183 per month for a studio, $2,437 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,136 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,964 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,183/month
435 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,437/month
621 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,136/month
835 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,964/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,440/month
748 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,635/month
1,337 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,300/month
1,802 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Daly City, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.3%, which averages out to $105 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Daly City, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Daly City, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
9% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
69% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Daly City?

Based on current rent prices, Lake Merced, Broadmoor and St Francis are the most affordable neighborhoods in Daly City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lake Merced
$2,609/month
647 Sq Ft
Broadmoor
$2,614/month
660 Sq Ft
St Francis
$2,629/month
731 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,630/month
667 Sq Ft
Daly City/Brisbane
$2,742/month
680 Sq Ft
Serramonte
$2,826/month
645 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Daly City?

Based on current rent prices, Serramonte, Daly City/Brisbane and Westlake are the most expensive neighborhoods in Daly City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Serramonte
$2,826/month
645 Sq Ft
Daly City/Brisbane
$2,742/month
680 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,630/month
667 Sq Ft
St Francis
$2,629/month
731 Sq Ft
Broadmoor
$2,614/month
660 Sq Ft
Lake Merced
$2,609/month
647 Sq Ft

Which Daly City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Daly City with the most apartments available are Daly City/Brisbane, Westlake and Lake Merced .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Daly City/Brisbane
$2,742/month
680 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,630/month
667 Sq Ft
Lake Merced
$2,609/month
647 Sq Ft
Broadmoor
$2,614/month
660 Sq Ft
Serramonte
$2,826/month
645 Sq Ft
St Francis
$2,629/month
731 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Daly City, CA?

Because the average rent in Daly City is $2,437, you’ll want to make about $8,123 per month or $97,476 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Lake Merced

Daly City, CA

Serramonte

Daly City, CA

Studio
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$2,205/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,662/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,078/month
Three Bedroom
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Apartment communities in Daly City we think you'll love

Westlake Apartments

Westlake Apartments

331 Park Plaza Dr,
Daly City, CA 94015

$2,000 - $6,009 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Pacific Place Apartments

Pacific Place Apartments

2665 Geneva Ave,
Daly City, CA 94014

$2,895 - $4,549

1-3 Beds

Parkmerced Apartments

Parkmerced Apartments

3711 19th Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94132

$2,555 - $6,720

Studio - 3 Beds

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

515 John Muir Dr,
San Francisco, CA 94132

$2,328 - $4,378

Studio - 2 Beds

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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