
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Original Daly City Neighborhood of Daly City, CA from $600 (156 Rentals)
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254 Abbot Ave, Unit Apt, Unit Apt

Total Monthly Price
50 3rd Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

418 89th St

474 90th St

87 Hillcrest Dr

480 90th St

430-436 89th St

Habitat for Humanity Condominum

1290 Sullivan Ave
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405 89th St

245 S Parkview Ave

301 Price St

95 Hill St

619 Villa St

12 2nd Ave

26 2nd Ave

631 Villa St

643 Sylvan St

Hillcrest Gardens
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649 Linden St

420 91st St

407 89th St

40 Peoria St

681 Sylvan St

375 87th St

24 Como Ave

671 Villa St

20 3rd Ave

643 Villa St
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108 School St

200-204 Wellington Ave

570 Lisbon St

190 Eastmoor Ave

432 Santa Barbara Way

6151 Mission St

580 Lisbon St

650 Villa St

101 E Moltke St

492 90th St
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486 90th St

498 90th St

647-649 Lisbon St

176 Bruno Ave

1525 Sullivan Ave

405 91st St

996 Brunswick St

662 Villa St

53-55 1st Ave

666 Sylvan St
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Original Daly City, Daly City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Original Daly City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Daly City Studio Apartments | $2,250 | $2,095 | $2,476 |
| Original Daly City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $1,300 | $2,921 |
| Original Daly City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,445 | $3,200 | $3,891 |
| Original Daly City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,453 | $4,400 | $4,506 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 156 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Original Daly City Neighborhood of Daly City, CA.
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Cheapest Available Original Daly City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Original Daly City area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Westlake Apartments priced from $2,116. Juniper has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,211. Here are the most affordable Original Daly City apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Apartments | S1-E | Studio,1BA | $2,116 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $2,211 |
| Terrace View | V331X1A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2,749 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Original Daly City, CA
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Original Daly City area is the $3.76 price per square foot 50 3rd Ave Model at 50 3rd Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Stonestown neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Original Daly City apartment is the V331X1A5 Model at Terrace View starting at $2,749 with a $3.62 price per square foot in the Fairmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Original Daly City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 3rd Ave, Unit 4 | 50 3rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Terrace View | V331X1A5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| 254 Abbot Ave, Unit Apt | 254 Abbot Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-C | Studio ,1BA | $6.50 |
| 16 Victoria St, Unit House | 16 Victoria St | 1BR,1BA | $12.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Original Daly City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Original Daly City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Original Daly City is under $2,749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Original Daly City?
The cheapest apartment in Original Daly City is Westlake Apartments which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Original Daly City costs $5,000.
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