Average Rent in Daly City, CA
13 apartment buildings, 29 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,635/mo
Cheapest
$1,995/mo
Properties
13
Units
29
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Daly City, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Daly City, CA Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Kenny Realty
100 Arroyo Dr UNIT 3, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
La Terrazza Apartments
7800 El Camino Real, Colma, CA 94014, USA
Parkmerced Apartments
3711 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
Grand & Linden Family Apartments
201 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
South City Station Apartments
101 McLellan Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
Bay View Terrace
3470 Carter Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
Nine 88
988 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Realty 100 Arroyo Dr UNIT 3, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA | $1,995 | $2,971 | $2.42 | 4.5 (64) | 4 |
| 2 | La Terrazza Apartments 7800 El Camino Real, Colma, CA 94014, USA | $2,617 | $3,590 | $4.08 | 4.4 (88) | 3 |
| 3 | Parkmerced Apartments 3711 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA | $2,695 | $3,629 | -- | 4.3 (772) | 5 |
| 4 | Grand & Linden Family Apartments 201 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA | $2,714 | $2,978 | -- | 4.9 (7) | 2 |
| 5 | South City Station Apartments 101 McLellan Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA | $3,406 | $3,812 | $4.50 | 4.5 (268) | 11 |
| 6 | Bay View Terrace 3470 Carter Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA | $3,515 | $3,554 | $4.02 | 3 (6) | 2 |
| 7 | Nine 88 988 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA | $4,532 | $4,532 | $6.34 | 4 (90) | 1 |
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Kenny Realty
4.5 (64)100 Arroyo Dr UNIT 3, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
La Terrazza Apartments
4.4 (88)7800 El Camino Real, Colma, CA 94014, USA
Parkmerced Apartments
4.3 (772)3711 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
Grand & Linden Family Apartments
4.9 (7)201 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
South City Station Apartments
4.5 (268)101 McLellan Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
Bay View Terrace
3 (6)3470 Carter Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
Daly City, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Daly City, CA is $3,635 per month, based on 29 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,995 at Kenny Realty to $5,096 at 88 Hillside Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,617/mo | $2,617/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $3,199/mo | $1,995/mo | 14 |
| 2 Bed | $3,884/mo | $3,195/mo | 10 |
| 3 Bed | $4,797/mo | $3,995/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Daly City, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Daly City, CA averages $3,199/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,884/mo. At the local median household income of $119,570, that works out to 36% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Daly City, CA at $2,523/mo. The current tracked market average runs 44% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Daly City, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Daly City, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$145,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,635/mo.
Comfortable income
$174,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,995/mo), you need to earn at least $80,000/year.
Median household income in Daly City, CA is $119,570 , about 31% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Daly City, CA
Overall prices in Daly City, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Daly City, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,635 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,771/mo |
Population
102,560
Median household income
$119,570
Census median rent
$2,523/mo
Rent as % of income
33.1%
Median age
41.7
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Daly City, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Daly City, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -21% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | -12% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -37% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -30% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -24% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | -8% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Daly City, CA?
The average rent in Daly City, CA is $3,635 per month, based on 29 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Daly City, CA?
The lowest available rent in Daly City, CA starts at $1,995 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Daly City, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Daly City, CA average $3,199/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,995/mo across 14 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Daly City, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Daly City, CA average $3,884/mo. Units start from $3,195/mo across 10 units currently listed.
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