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Daly City

Pop. 101,964·213th most expensive in California·Daly City rents are up 5.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,706/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$741
Stable (Monthly)
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Daly City · $2,706
More expensive than 85% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
43/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Daly City's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,706/mo
Expected by trend
$2,620/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,180
1 BR
$2,670
2 BR
$3,185
3 BR
$3,940
4 BR+
$4,230
Research median
$3,185/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,472/yr
At $2,706/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Daly City, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
101,964
Median income
$123,547
Median age
42.6
Renters
39.8%
Age distribution
14.4%
25.3%
26.4%
13.4%
20.5%
Under 1814.4%
18–3425.3%
35–5426.4%
55–6413.4%
65+20.5%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
13.8%
20.5%
59.7%
White13.8%
Black2.7%
Hispanic20.5%
Asian59.7%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
20.8%
28.4%
38.9%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma20.8%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+38.9%
Housing tenure
60.2%
39.8%
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Daly City, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,261 → $2,706
up 19.7%
Income
$105,374 → $123,547
up 17.2%
Population
104,914 → 101,964
down 2.8%
Renter share
39.6% → 39.8%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
37.8% → 38.9%
+1.1 pts
Median age
40.6 → 42.6
+2.0 yrs

Rent in Daly City, CA has increased 19.7% since 2021, going from about $2,261 per month to roughly $2,706 today. Census figures show median household income at $123,547 today, compared with $105,374 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 104,914 to 101,964 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.8% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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At $2,706/mo, how Daly City rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Daly City rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Daly City. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Daly City, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Daly City is $2,706/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,185/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,670/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,940/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($123,547/yr), Daly City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Daly City an affordable city for renters?

Daly City is considered affordable for renters. At $2,706/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($123,547/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Daly City falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Daly City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,706/mo in Daly City. The local median household income is $123,547/yr, meaning the typical Daly City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Daly City?

Rent in Daly City has increased 5.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Daly City neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Daly City are 94015 ($2,596/mo), and 94014 ($3,260/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Daly City is $2,706/mo.

How does Daly City rent compare to other cities in California?

Daly City is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #213 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,706/mo.

What percentage of Daly City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of Daly City households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. Daly City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Daly City rent compare to the national average?

Daly City's median rent of $2,706/mo is $741 (38%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #213 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,706/mo, rent takes ~26% of Daly City's median household income ($123,547/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Daly City 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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