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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Daly City, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

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
Colma$4,995$4,9951
Daly City/Brisbane$10,307$2,09547

Cheapest Available Daly City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Daly City, CA is a Studio unit found at Villages at Pacifica in the Pacific Heights neighborhood priced from $2,200. Amberwood Apartments in the Westview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Daly City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villages at PacificaStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Amberwood Apartments11BR,1BA$2,400
JuniperS2-PStudio,1BA$2,426

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Daly City, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Daly City area is the $3.62 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments in the in the Stonestown neighborhood starting from $5,065. 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.
Parkmerced Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH3BR,2.5BA$3.62
Highpoint TerraceAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a...2BR,2BA$2.78
Pacifica ParkRedwood2BR,2BA$3.85
Evergreen Ridge Apartments9502BR,1BA$3.68
Terrace ViewV332X1B12BR,1BA$3.64
eaves PacificaB12BR,1BA$4.05
Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced1Bed 1Bath #71BR,1BA$4.00
Pacific View Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$3.37
50 Hyde Ct1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$4.00
Amberwood Apartments11BR,1BA$3.90

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Daly City, CA
Population: 107,008

Ranked #287

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daly City

What type of rentals are currently available in Daly City?

There are currently 1254 Apartments for Rent in Daly City, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,095 to $14,364. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Daly City ranging from $700 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Daly City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Daly City ranges from $700 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,023.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Daly City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Daly City range from $3,849 to $6,895, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,400.

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