Cheap Apartments for Rent in Daly City, CA from $600 (52 Rentals)

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Juniper
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$2,241 - $6,174
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Juniper

15 Poncetta DrDaly City, CA 94015
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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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The Edgeworth Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Edgeworth Apartments

1145-1157 Edgeworth AveDaly City, CA 94015
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Terrace View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace View

26 Terrace View CtDaly City, CA 94015
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Serramonte Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Serramonte Ridge

862 Campus DrDaly City, CA 94015

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Kent Villa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kent Villa

85 Kent CtDaly City, CA 94015
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4711 Callan Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4711 Callan Blvd

4711 Callan BlvdDaly City, CA 94015
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Gatewood Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gatewood Village

500 King DrDaly City, CA 94015
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property at 143 Byxbee St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

143 Byxbee St

San FranciscoCA94132

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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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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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Brosnan Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brosnan Apartments

300 Brosnan CtSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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740 Monterey Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

740 Monterey Blvd

740 Monterey BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94127
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Farallone
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Farallone

117 Farallones StSan Francisco, CA 94112
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34 Visitacion Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

34 Visitacion Ave

34 Visitacion AveBrisbane, CA 94005
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402 Mendocino
2 Bedroom Apartments

402 Mendocino

402 Mendocino StBrisbane, CA 94005
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Twin Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

382 Alida WaySouth 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: 06/15/2026

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$15,076$1,87571

Cheapest Available Daly City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Daly City, CA is a Studio unit found at Westlake Apartments in the Stonestown neighborhood priced from $2,180. Villages at Pacifica in the Pacific Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Daly City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westlake ApartmentsS1-WStudio,1BA$2,180
Villages at PacificaStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
JuniperS2-PStudio,1BA$2,251
Skyline Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,313
Amberwood Apartments11BR,1BA$2,400
362 Alida Way1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,450
50 Hyde Ct1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,500
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1 Bath #11BR,1BA$2,549
Parkmerced Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Tower1BR,1BA$2,645
Seacliff1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Daly City, CA

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Daly City area is the $2.78 price per square foot APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... Model at Highpoint Terrace in the in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Daly City apartment is the Cypress Model at Cypress Pointe starting at $3,416 with a $3.75 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights 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.
Highpoint TerraceAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a...2BR,2BA$2.78
Cypress PointeCypress2BR,1BA$3.75
Bay View TerraceMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.72
Clubview Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$4.06
Evergreen Ridge Apartments8502BR,1BA$3.46
Pacifica ParkEvergreen1BR,1BA$3.98
eaves PacificaA11BR,1BA$4.05
Terrace ViewV331X1A21BR,1BA$3.65
50 Hyde Ct1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.85
Amberwood Apartments11BR,1BA$3.90

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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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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 $2,699.

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

The cheapest apartment in Daly City is Westlake Apartments which is listed at $2,384, while the average apartment in Daly City costs $15,076.

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 3 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 $114 which is $14,962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Daly City.

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