What is the average rent in Daly City?

The median asking rent in Daly City is $2,964/mo across 222 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,551/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Daly City?

A one-bedroom in Daly City runs about $2,924/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,693/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Daly City?

At the 30% rule, the $2,964/mo median asking rent in Daly City takes about $118,560 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Daly City?

40% of Daly City's 101,964 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Daly City right now?

228 rentals are available in Daly City right now, 222 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 100 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Daly City cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Daly City's $2,551/mo median is 4% below the SF Bay Area average.

Apartments for rent in Daly City, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Daly City is $2,964/mo across 222 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,551/mo (Census estimate) — 4% below the SF Bay Area average and 82% above the national one. 40% of the 101,964 people here rent. Fairway tracks 100 Daly City properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Daly City?

A one-bedroom in Daly City runs $2,924/mo and a two-bedroom $3,693/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$2,537/mo	23%	51	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$2,924/mo	40%	88	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$3,693/mo	23%	51	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$4,600/mo	14%	32	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Daly City, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Daly City's $2,964/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Daly City

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Daly City pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

12%

$2,000+

76%

Is Daly City a good place to live?

Yes: Daly City grades B+ overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB+

Cost of LivingD+

SafetyC+

NightlifeA-

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Daly City.

Population101,964

Median Income$124K

Asian

59%

Hispanic

20%

White

12%

Two or More

Black

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Daly City get to work.

Drive Alone55%

Walk/Bike3%

Work from Home15%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Daly City.

Home Types

Single Family

49%

Large Apt Building

22%

Townhouse

14%

Small Apt Building

12%

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

16%

1960–1979

37%

1940–1959

33%

Before 1939

Schools

Elementary Schools (13)

A-

Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School

K-5 · 307 students

24:1

B+

Skyline Elementary School

K-5 · 359 students

24:1

B+

Junipero Serra Elementary School

K-5 · 288 students

21:1

B+

Panorama Elementary School

K-5 · 128 students

14:1

Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School

K-5 · 267 students

19:1

Thomas Edison Elementary School

K-5 · 293 students

24:1

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

K-5 · 312 students

20:1

George Washington Elementary School

K-5 · 192 students

19:1

B-

Daniel Webster Elementary School

K-5 · 294 students

23:1

B-

Garden Village Elementary School

K-5 · 274 students

21:1

B-

Susan B. Anthony Elementary School

K-5 · 437 students

22:1

C+

Westlake Elementary School

K-5 · 330 students

24:1

C+

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

K-5 · 246 students

21:1

Middle Schools (5)

Benjamin Franklin Intermediate School

6-8 · 518 students

20:1

Fernando Rivera Intermediate School

6-8 · 515 students

22:1

B-

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School

K-8 · 346 students

17:1

B-

Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School

6-8 · 584 students

22:1

C+

Bayshore Elementary School

K-8 · 337 students

16:1

High Schools (3)

A-

Westmoor High School

9-12 · 1,256 students

20:1

B+

Jefferson High School

9-12 · 1,071 students

19:1

C+

Thornton High School

9-12 · 116 students

19:1

Renting in Daly City, explained

What is the average rent in Daly City?: The median asking rent in Daly City is $2,964/mo across 222 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,551/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Daly City?: A one-bedroom in Daly City runs about $2,924/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,693/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Daly City a good place to live?: Yes: Daly City grades B+ overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Daly City?: At the 30% rule, the $2,964/mo median asking rent in Daly City takes about $118,560 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Daly City?: 40% of Daly City's 101,964 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Daly City right now?: 228 rentals are available in Daly City right now, 222 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 100 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Daly City cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Daly City's $2,551/mo median is 4% below the SF Bay Area average.

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