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Rental Market Trends in Daly City, CA

What is the average rent in Daly City, CA?

$2,431/month

Average Rent

621 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Daly City, CA is $2,431 per month. This is 48% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,170 per month for a studio, $2,431 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,171 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,974 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,170/month
435 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,431/month
621 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,171/month
835 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,974/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,056/month
1,172 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,405/month
1,205 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,399/month
3,073 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 3.3%, which averages out to $80 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Daly City, CA
Last Updated April 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, St Francis and Westlake are the most affordable neighborhoods in Daly City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lake Merced
$2,603/month
641 Sq Ft
St Francis
$2,606/month
726 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,624/month
667 Sq Ft
Broadmoor
$2,631/month
667 Sq Ft
Serramonte
$2,786/month
640 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Daly City?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Serramonte
$2,786/month
640 Sq Ft
Broadmoor
$2,631/month
667 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,624/month
667 Sq Ft
St Francis
$2,606/month
726 Sq Ft
Lake Merced
$2,603/month
641 Sq Ft

Which Daly City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,624/month
667 Sq Ft
Lake Merced
$2,603/month
641 Sq Ft
Broadmoor
$2,631/month
667 Sq Ft
Serramonte
$2,786/month
640 Sq Ft
St Francis
$2,606/month
726 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 $2,431, you’ll want to make about $8,103 per month or $97,236 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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How does Daly City, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Lake Merced

Daly City, CA

Serramonte

Daly City, CA

Studio
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$2,227/month
One Bedroom
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$2,644/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,103/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

$1,975 - $3,890 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

515 John Muir Dr,
San Francisco, CA 94132

$2,549 - $4,378

Studio - 2 Beds

Parkmerced Apartments

Parkmerced Apartments

3711 19th Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94132

$2,240 - $5,800

Studio - 3 Beds

Pacific Place Apartments

Pacific Place Apartments

2665 Geneva Ave,
Daly City, CA 94014

$3,593 - $3,931

1-3 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.

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.

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