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Rental Market Trends in Daly City, CA

What is the average rent in Daly City, CA?

$2,417/month

Average Rent

620 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Daly City, CA is $2,417 per month. This is 48% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $2,148 per month for a studio, $2,417 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,101 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,916 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,148/month
435 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,417/month
620 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,101/month
834 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,916/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,791/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,101/month
985 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,390/month
1,825 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 4.2%, which averages out to $103 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 October 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Daly City, CA
Last Updated October 2025
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, Westlake and Broadmoor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Daly City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lake Merced
$2,586/month
642 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,615/month
662 Sq Ft
Broadmoor
$2,651/month
655 Sq Ft
St Francis
$2,678/month
735 Sq Ft
Daly City/Brisbane
$2,691/month
695 Sq Ft
Serramonte
$2,704/month
680 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Daly City?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Serramonte
$2,704/month
680 Sq Ft
Daly City/Brisbane
$2,691/month
695 Sq Ft
St Francis
$2,678/month
735 Sq Ft
Broadmoor
$2,651/month
655 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,615/month
662 Sq Ft
Lake Merced
$2,586/month
642 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
$2,691/month
695 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,615/month
662 Sq Ft
Lake Merced
$2,586/month
642 Sq Ft
Broadmoor
$2,651/month
655 Sq Ft
Serramonte
$2,704/month
680 Sq Ft
St Francis
$2,678/month
735 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 $2,417, you’ll want to make about $8,056 per month or $96,672 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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$2,180/month
One Bedroom
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$2,589/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,311/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

$2,085 - $4,980

Studio - 3 Beds

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

515 John Muir Dr,
San Francisco, CA 94132

$2,229 - $3,557

Studio - 2 Beds

Parkmerced Apartments

Parkmerced Apartments

3711 19th Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94132

$2,207 - $4,563

Studio - 3 Beds

Serramonte Ridge

Serramonte Ridge

862 Campus Dr,
Daly City, CA 94015

$2,975 - $3,745

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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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