Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Daly City, CA from $2,990 (1 Rental)
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Daly City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Daly City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Daly City Studio Apartments | $2,318 | $1,690 | $5,197 |
Daly City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,923 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Daly City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,625 | $2,650 | $7,853 |
Daly City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,975 | $2,990 | $7,318 |
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Getting Around Daly City, CA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Daly City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Daly City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Daly City is under $2,725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Daly City?
The cheapest apartment in Daly City is Parkmerced which is listed at $4,375, while the average apartment in Daly City costs $3,663.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Daly City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 49 regular apartments in Daly City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Daly City?
Cheap apartments in Daly City have an average cost of $672 which is $2,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Daly City.
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