
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Original Daly City Neighborhood of Daly City, CA from $600 (156 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Original Daly City area of Daly City.


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428 89th St, Unit 1

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50 3rd Ave

26 2nd Ave

631 Villa St

643 Sylvan St

430-436 89th St

Habitat for Humanity Condominum

1290 Sullivan Ave

405 89th St
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245 S Parkview Ave

301 Price St

95 Hill St

619 Villa St

12 2nd Ave

418 89th St

480 90th St

474 90th St

87 Hillcrest Dr

Hillcrest Gardens
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486 90th St

649 Linden St

420 91st St

407 89th St

40 Peoria St

681 Sylvan St

375 87th St

108 School St

200-204 Wellington Ave

671 Villa St
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20 3rd Ave

643 Villa St

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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499 Westlake Ave

Chester Manor

550 Lisbon St

654 Sylvan St

28-30 Los Olivos Ave

414 91st St

DeWetter Homes

311 Price St

498 90th St

647-649 Lisbon 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 | $2,274 | $1,976 | $2,531 |
| Original Daly City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,579 | $2,120 | $2,965 |
| Original Daly City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,171 | $2,900 | $3,551 |
| Original Daly City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,371 | $3,900 | $4,865 |
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 $1,976. Juniper has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,340. 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-C | Studio,1BA | $1,976 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio,1BA | $2,340 |
| Terrace View | V331X1A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2,582 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Original Daly City, CA
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Original Daly City area is the $3.47 price per square foot 428 89th St Model at 428 89th St, Unit 1 in the in the Lake Shore neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Original Daly City apartment is the 50 3rd Ave Model at 50 3rd Ave starting at $3,200 with a $3.76 price per square foot in the Stonestown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 428 89th St, Unit 1 | 428 89th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.47 |
| 50 3rd Ave | 50 3rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Terrace View | V331X1A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Juniper | S2-P | Studio ,1BA | $5.29 |
| Westlake Apartments | S1-C | Studio ,1BA | $5.58 |
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 $2,582.
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 $2,255, while the average apartment in Original Daly City costs $4,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Original 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 2 regular apartments in Original 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 Original Daly City?
Cheap apartments in Original Daly City have an average cost of $303 which is $4,047 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Original Daly City.
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