Living in Daly City, San Francisco

Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's San Francisco dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,650/month — roughly 25% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,100 - $3,600/month and three-bedrooms $3,900 - $4,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most San Francisco areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, suburban, diverse tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see SoMa.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Daly City as the nearest metro stop, John Daly Tot Lot as nearby green space and H Mart as the nearest supermarket around the Daly City reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Daly City, San Francisco?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Daly City costs $2,400 - $2,900/month (second-hand contract) or $2,100 - $2,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,100 - $3,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,900 - $4,600/month.

Is Daly City safe for expats?

Daly City has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Daly City to San Francisco center?

The commute from Daly City to San Francisco city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Daly City like to live in?

Budget-friendly suburb just south of SF. BART terminus and diverse community. In our data it is tagged as affordable, suburban, diverse.