Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Daly City, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Daly City

$2,704/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Daly City is $2,704 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $804 more per month.

$3.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Daly City

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Daly City rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Daly City, CA

Average rent prices in Daly City have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Daly City, CA

Rent prices in Daly City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Daly City is $2,752, whereas a house costs $4,410. 1-bedroom apartments in Daly City run $2,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,274.

Listings

Studio

$2,275

No Change

11%

1 bedroom

$2,995

36%

50%

2 bedroom

$3,372

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$5,265

14%

22%

4 bedroom

$6,747

65%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$2,275

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

50%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,372

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,265

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,747

Last 30 days

65%

Last year

29%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Daly City, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Daly City, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Daly City and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.

Daly City

Median rent price$2,704
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Daly City, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

Discover rentals in Daly City, CA

300A Warwick St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Serramonte apartment for rent in Daly City

Newly remodeled room for rent Serramonte Daly city ca.

300A Warwick St #1, Daly City, CA 94015

1 bed

1 bath

$1,380

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
420 Higate Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

St. Francis Heights house for rent in Daly City

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
94 Clearview Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

94 Clearview Drive

94 Clearview Dr, Daly City, CA 94015

3 beds

2 baths

$4,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1002 S Mayfair Ave #U - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$4,410

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Daly City, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Daly City rental market.

How much is rent in Daly City?

The average rent in Daly City is $2,704 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Daly City?

Average rent prices in Daly City have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Daly City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Daly City is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $804 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Daly City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Daly City are Serramonte ($3,430/mo), Hillside ($3,806/mo), and Costal ($4,270/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Daly City?

To comfortably afford rent in Daly City, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Daly City?

June offers the lowest rents in Daly City with roughly 10% savings compared to November, which sees the highest prices. April tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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