
Apartments for Rent in the Lake Merced Neighborhood of Daly City, CA (564 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Merced?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Merced Studio Apartments | $2,199 | $1,795 | $3,200 |
| Lake Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $1,700 | $3,273 |
| Lake Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,254 | $2,780 | $4,378 |
| Lake Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,860 | $4,399 | $5,463 |
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There are currently 564 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake Merced Neighborhood of Daly City, CA.
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lake Merced, Daly City, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have younger kids? Amongst all of the communities in Daly City, this neighborhood has risen to be one of the best submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and having the best schools available.
Pet Friendly Rating
Have dogs and cats? This section of San Francisco ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Merced
How much are Studio apartments in Lake Merced?
There are currently 275 Studio Apartments in Lake Merced with rent ranges from $1,795 to $3,200 with an average price of $2,199.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Lake Merced Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Lake Merced ranges from $1,700 to $3,273 with an average monthly rent of $2,594.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Merced cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Lake Merced range from $2,780 to $4,378. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,254.
How expensive are Lake Merced Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 93 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Lake Merced on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,399 to $5,463 - averaging $4,860 for the location.
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