1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Daly City, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Daly City, California as of July 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $2,706 and +91% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Daly City
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Daly City
Compare Daly City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Daly City.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Daly City |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco, CA | 3.6 mi | $2,610 | $-60 (-2%) |
| San Bruno, CA | 4.7 mi | $2,670 | — |
| Pacifica, CA | 5.6 mi | $2,770 | +$100 (+4%) |
| San Francisco, CA | 6.9 mi | $2,842 | +$172 (+6%) |
| Millbrae, CA | 7.4 mi | $3,410 | +$740 (+28%) |
| Burlingame, CA | 11 mi | $2,445 | $-225 (-8%) |
| Sausalito, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,990 | +$320 (+12%) |
| San Mateo, CA | 13.7 mi | $3,100 | +$430 (+16%) |
| Tiburon, CA | 13.8 mi | $3,530 | +$860 (+32%) |
| Alameda, CA | 14.2 mi | $2,230 | $-440 (-16%) |
| Half Moon Bay, CA | 15.4 mi | $2,540 | $-130 (-5%) |
| Emeryville, CA | 15.9 mi | $2,350 | $-320 (-12%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Daly City — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Daly City?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Daly City, California is $2,670 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $2,706.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Daly City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $106,800 ($8,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $51.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Daly City expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Daly City's 1-bedroom median of $2,670 is +91% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Daly City rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Daly City ranks #301 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Daly City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include South San Francisco ($2,610), Burlingame ($2,445), Alameda ($2,230).