Cheap Apartments for Rent in Daly City, CA from $600 (22 Rentals)

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Hillcrest Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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Hillside Courtyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Courtyard

415-417 A StDaly City, CA 94014
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355 Southgate Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

355 Southgate Ave

355 Southgate AveDaly City, CA 94015
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35 Kent Ct
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Kent Ct

35 Kent CtDaly City, CA 94015
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Eastmoor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastmoor Apartments

101 Eastmoor AveDaly City, CA 94015
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Daly City Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daly City Apartments

1145-1157 Edgeworth AveDaly City, CA 94015
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1764 Quesada Ave

San FranciscoCA94124

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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Brosnan Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brosnan Apartments

300 Brosnan CtSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Fernmar North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fernmar North

208 Holly AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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20 Marcie Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

20 Marcie Cir

20 Marcie CirSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Daly City, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Daly City, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Daly City, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Daly City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Daly City/Brisbane$6,000$1,875117

Cheapest Available Daly City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Daly City, CA is a Studio unit found at Juniper in the Stonestown neighborhood priced from $2,000. Peninsula Pines Apartments in the Pacific Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Daly City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
JuniperS1-PStudio,1BA$2,000
Peninsula Pines ApartmentsThe Beach PineStudio,1BA$2,100
Westlake ApartmentsS2-CStudio,1BA$2,110
Fairmont ApartmentsPlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,218
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio,1BA$2,229

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Daly City, CA

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Daly City area is the $2.14 price per square foot 125 Chestnut Ave Model at 125 Chestnut Ave, Unit Unit- in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Daly City apartment is the APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... Model at Highpoint Terrace starting at $3,700 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Daly City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
125 Chestnut Ave, Unit Unit-125 Chestnut Ave4BR,2.5BA$2.14
Highpoint TerraceAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a...2BR,2BA$2.78
420 Lewis Ln, Unit 420 Lewis420 Lewis Ln2BR,1BA$3.25
67 Lausanne Ave, Unit 267 Lausanne Ave2BR,1.5BA$3.16
Pacific View Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$3.24
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath TH1BR,1BA$3.14
Terrace ViewV331X1A71BR,1BA$3.32
Horizons West ApartmentsMountain Vista Premier1BR,1BA$3.46
Clubview Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.49
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6901BR,1BA$3.47

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Daly City Overview

Located just south of sunny San Francisco, Daly City is a gem of the west coast scene. Boasting a highly in-demand quality of life as well as easy access to a world of cultural excitement and economic opportunities, this California hot spot is an excellent option for anyone considering a new place to call home.

Why live in Daly City, CA?

Chock full of distinctive architecture and plenty of welcoming spirit, apartments in Daly City are sure to prove ideal for a variety of lifestyles. With the hub of San Francisco just a few short miles away and plenty of that legendary west coast weather at your fingertips, this sunny destination is also highlighted by sweeping nature vistas and highly regarded local schools. From nightlife to world-class eateries, shopping excitement to public parkland, Daly City rentals are in-demand for good cause.

Daly City, CA
Population: 107,008

Ranked #287

in US Census Population by City

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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

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 $2,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Daly City?

The cheapest apartment in Daly City is Fairmont Apartments which is listed at $2,218, while the average apartment in Daly City costs $6,000.

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 4 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 $168 which is $5,832 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Daly City.

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