Westlake Apartments
331 Park Plaza Dr,
Daly City, CA 94015
$2,225 - $6,596
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Daly City, CA
What is the average rent in Daly City, CA?
$2,440/month
Average Rent
622 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.8%
Increase in the Last Year
Daly City, CA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Daly City, CA is $2,440 per month. This is 48% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Daly City one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Daly City average $2,141 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Daly City average $2,440 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Daly City average $3,226 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Daly City average $4,021 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Daly City, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.8%, which averages out to $93 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 2026
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Rent Ranges in Daly City, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
9%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
69%
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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.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Daly City?
Based on current rent prices, Serramonte, Lake Merced and Westlake are the most expensive neighborhoods in Daly City.
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Which Daly City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Daly City with the most apartments available are Lake Merced, Westlake and Broadmoor .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Daly City, CA?
Because the average rent in Daly City is $2,440, you’ll want to make about $8,133 per month or $97,596 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.
How does Daly City, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Daly City, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$2,188/month
One Bedroom
$2,572/month
$2,495/month
Two Bedroom
$3,138/month
$3,238/month
Three Bedroom
$3,605/month
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.