Apartments for Rent in Daly City, CA
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Daly City sits directly south of San Francisco at the top of the Peninsula, connected to downtown SF by BART and Muni in about 15–20 minutes yet priced well below the city it borders. Long known as the "Gateway to the Peninsula," Daly City has the highest concentration of Filipino Americans of any city in the country — often called the nation's "Pinoy Capital" — a community that took root here after the 1968 Fair Housing Act opened up suburban housing. The city's postwar Westlake neighborhood, one of developer Henry Doelger's large mid-century planned communities built starting in 1949, remains its most recognizable stretch of housing, while Serramonte Center anchors retail along Interstate 280.
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331 Park Plaza Drive CD305Daly City, CA
Transit
Daly City BART station is the western terminus of the Green and Blue lines and also serves the Red and Yellow lines, putting downtown San Francisco roughly 15–20 minutes away without a car.
Community
Daly City has the highest concentration of Filipino Americans of any city in the United States, often called the country's "Pinoy Capital" — a community that grew rapidly here after the 1968 Fair Housing Act opened up suburban housing.
Shopping
Serramonte Center, a roughly 1.1-million-square-foot regional mall off I-280 with Target, Macy's, JCPenney, and Dick's Sporting Goods, is the city's main retail hub.
Microclimate
Sitting at the top of the Peninsula with ocean exposure on multiple sides, Daly City is known for persistent fog and wind — noticeably cooler and cloudier than neighborhoods just a few miles inland, even in summer.
Westlake
The Westlake neighborhood was one of developer Henry Doelger's large postwar planned communities, built starting in 1949 with its own shopping center, parks, and schools — a Bay Area answer to Levittown.
Neighborhoods in Daly City
- Westlake
- Serramonte
- Bayshore
- Vista Grande
- Top of the Hill
- St. Francis Heights
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Renter Tips for Daly City
Daly City 1-bedroom apartments run roughly $2,500–$2,700/month as of 2026 based on major rental listing sites — noticeably less than San Francisco itself while still putting you a single BART ride from downtown. Westlake and Serramonte tend to have more apartment inventory than the hillier blocks closer to the San Francisco border. Pack a jacket regardless of the season — the marine layer keeps Daly City cooler and cloudier than most of San Mateo County even in summer.
Rental Market in Daly City, CA
There is currently 1 rental home listed in Daly City, CA — browse it above. We need a few more listings here before showing a reliable market average.
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Search Daly City rentalsFrequently Asked Questions
Is Daly City part of San Francisco?
No. Daly City is an independent city in San Mateo County with its own mayor, city council, and police department. It directly borders San Francisco to the north and is often called the "Gateway to the Peninsula."
How do I get from Daly City to San Francisco without a car?
Daly City BART station is the western terminus of BART's Green and Blue lines and also serves the Red and Yellow lines, putting downtown San Francisco about 15–20 minutes away. Muni's M Ocean View line also connects into the city.
What is the average rent in Daly City?
Daly City 1-bedroom apartments average roughly $2,500–$2,700/month in 2026 according to major rental listing sites — meaningfully less than San Francisco proper, which sits just across the city line.
How many rentals are available in Daly City, CA, and what's the average rent?
There is currently 1 rental home listed in Daly City, CA on EMLAKIE. Check back soon — a reliable market average needs a few more listings here.
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