
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Hills Neighborhood of Daly City, CA from $600 (237 Rentals)
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Brunswick Street

12 2nd Ave

631 Villa St

643 Sylvan St

245 S Parkview Ave

26 2nd Ave

619 Villa St

Habitat for Humanity Condominum

301 Price St
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95 Hill St

87 Hillcrest Dr

Hillcrest Gardens

200-204 Wellington Ave

432 Santa Barbara Way

580 Lisbon St

649 Linden St

101 E Moltke St

570 Lisbon St

40 Peoria St
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24 Como Ave

650 Villa St

311 Price St

654 Sylvan St

DeWetter Homes

28-30 Los Olivos Ave

550 Lisbon St

Chester Manor

666 Sylvan St

499 Westlake Ave
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176 Bruno Ave

6151 Mission St

643 Villa St

647-649 Lisbon St

53-55 1st Ave

996 Brunswick St

662 Villa St

20 3rd Ave

108 School St

671 Villa St
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681 Sylvan St

74 Lausanne Ave

192 Santa Barbara Ave

96 Chester St

72 Garibaldi St

195 Knowles Ave

143 W Market St

123 Vista Grande Ave

485 A St

408 Winchester St
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Southern Hills, Daly City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Hills Studio Apartments | $3,220 | $3,045 | $3,395 |
| Southern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,298 | $1,000 | $3,300 |
| Southern Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,170 | $3,700 | $8,640 |
| Southern Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,350 | $4,100 | $4,600 |
| Southern Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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Cheapest Available Southern Hills Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventana Residences | ntae10f | Studio,1BA | $3,045 |
| Highpoint Terrace | APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... | 2BR,2BA | $3,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Hills, CA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Hills area is the $2.78 price per square foot APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... Model at Highpoint Terrace in the in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Southern Hills apartment is the 233 Leland Ave Model at 233 Leland Ave, Unit 233 LELAND AVE SF Apt A starting at $3,300 with a $5.00 price per square foot in the Hunters Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highpoint Terrace | APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| 233 Leland Ave, Unit 233 LELAND AVE SF Apt A | 233 Leland Ave | 1BR,0.5BA | $5.00 |
| Ventana Residences | ntae10f | Studio ,1BA | $8.01 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthern Hills, Daly City, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southern Hills, Daly City, CA
Guadalupe Elementary
Denman (James) Middle
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