Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Hills Neighborhood of Daly City, CA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Hillcrest Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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Hillside Courtyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Courtyard

415-417 A StDaly City, CA 94014

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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112

Southern Hills, Daly City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southern Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Ventana Residences priced from $2,435. 460 Monterey Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,995. Here are the most affordable Southern Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,435
460 Monterey Boulevard2 Bedroom Apt2BR,1BA$2,995
Avalon Ocean AvenueS1-DeckStudio,1BA$3,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Hills, CA

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Hills area is the $3.19 price per square foot 483 Monterey Blvd Model at 483 Monterey Blvd in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $5,750. The second greatest value Southern Hills apartment is the 2x2-1170-C Model at Highpoint Terrace starting at $3,600 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
483 Monterey Blvd483 Monterey Blvd4BR,3BA$3.19
Highpoint Terrace2x2-1170-C2BR,2BA$3.08
Pacific Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom Townhome 51BR,1.5BA$3.54
750 Bacon St, Unit 2750 Bacon St2BR,1BA$3.89
168 Westwood Dr, Unit Lower unit168 Westwood Dr1BR,1BA$3.47
460 Monterey Boulevard2 Bedroom Apt2BR,1BA$4.28
Avalon Ocean AvenueS1-DeckStudio ,1BA$6.18
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$6.31
207 Woodrow St207 Woodrow St1BR,1BA$5.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southern Hills, Daly City, CA

Ranked #6

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southern Hills Neighborhood in Daly City, CA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southern Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southern Hills is under $3,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Southern Hills is Ventana Residences which is listed at $3,175, while the average apartment in Southern Hills costs $5,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southern Hills?

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 4 regular apartments in Southern Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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