
Apartments for Rent in the Lake Merced Neighborhood of Daly City, CA (568 Rentals)


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Brunswick Street

428 88th St

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50 3rd Ave, Unit 2

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155 Vista Grande Ave, Unit 155 Vista Grande Ave

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104 Del Prado Dr, Unit SI ID1522274P

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282 N Mayfair Ave

52 Oakmont Dr

31 Crestline Ave

840 Templeton Ave

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Ventana Residences

265 Lobos St

8200 Oceanview Terrace

263 Ralston St
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762 Brunswick St

95 Getz St

273 Howth St

90 Pinehaven Dr

220 North Parkview

6 Washington St

Summit 800

5739 Mission St

416 Holloway Avenue

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498 Westlake Ave

375 87th St

499 Westlake Ave

601 Niantic Ave

245 S Parkview Ave

226 88th St

230 88th St

218 88th St

222 88th St

353 88th St
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214 88th St

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311 88th St

210 88th St

305 88th St

255 88th St

418 89th St

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169 S Parkview Ave
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Lake Merced, Daly City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Merced?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Merced Studio Apartments | $2,699 | $2,140 | $3,734 |
| Lake Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,854 | $1,000 | $3,599 |
| Lake Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,507 | $3,090 | $4,408 |
| Lake Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,460 | $4,790 | $6,525 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Lake Merced?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $4,280 | $3,200 | $5,295 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $5,166 | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $5,750 | $5,750 | $5,750 |
| 7 Bedroom Homes | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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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
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Lake Merced area of Daly City, CA?
As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 568 available Lake Merced apartments priced from $1,000 to $14,364, with an average monthly rent of $3,729.
How much are Studio apartments in Lake Merced?
There are currently 273 Studio Apartments in Lake Merced with rent ranges from $2,140 to $3,734 with an average price of $2,699.
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 $1,000 to $3,599 with an average monthly rent of $2,854.
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 $3,090 to $4,408. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,507.
How expensive are Lake Merced Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 92 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Lake Merced on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,790 to $6,525 - averaging $5,460 for the location.
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