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Rental Market Trends in Daly City, CA

What is the average rent in Daly City, CA?

$2,320/month

Average Rent

610 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Daly City, CA is $2,320 per month. This is 43% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $2,046 per month for a studio, $2,320 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,121 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,728 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,046/month
438 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,320/month
610 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,121/month
833 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,728/month
1,220 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,625/month
203 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,178/month
722 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,365/month
1,245 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,086/month
335 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 0.7%, which averages out to $17 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 June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Daly City, CA
Last Updated June 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
24% $1,501 - $2,000/month
68% 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, Broadmoor, Lake Merced and Westlake are the most affordable neighborhoods in Daly City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Broadmoor
$2,513/month
653 Sq Ft
Lake Merced
$2,513/month
653 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,513/month
653 Sq Ft
Serramonte
$2,579/month
656 Sq Ft
Daly City/Brisbane
$2,708/month
764 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Daly City?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Daly City/Brisbane
$2,708/month
764 Sq Ft
Serramonte
$2,579/month
656 Sq Ft
Broadmoor
$2,513/month
653 Sq Ft
Lake Merced
$2,513/month
653 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,513/month
653 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, Broadmoor and Lake Merced .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Daly City/Brisbane
$2,708/month
764 Sq Ft
Broadmoor
$2,513/month
653 Sq Ft
Lake Merced
$2,513/month
653 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,513/month
653 Sq Ft
Serramonte
$2,579/month
656 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 $2,320, you’ll want to make about $7,733 per month or $92,796 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

Broadmoor

Daly City, CA

Daly City/Brisbane

Daly City, CA

Studio
-
$2,049/month
One Bedroom
$2,533/month
$2,351/month
Two Bedroom
$3,091/month
$3,144/month
Three Bedroom
$3,551/month
$3,728/month
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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

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,800 - $5,209

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

515 John Muir Dr,
San Francisco, CA 94132

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,199 - $4,199

Parkmerced Apartments

Parkmerced Apartments

3711 19th Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94132

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,795 - $5,345

Serramonte Ridge

Serramonte Ridge

862 Campus Dr,
Daly City, CA 94015

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,099 - $3,160

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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