4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Daly City, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Daly City, California as of August 2026. That's +53% higher than the citywide median of $2,765 and +68% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,879 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,991 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Maywood | $2,169 |
| 9 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 10 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 11 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 12 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 13 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 14 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 15 | Eureka | $2,280 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Daly City.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Daly City |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco, CA | 3.6 mi | $4,120 | $-110 (-3%) |
| San Bruno, CA | 4.7 mi | $4,230 | — |
| Pacifica, CA | 5.6 mi | $4,390 | +$160 (+4%) |
| San Francisco, CA | 6.9 mi | $4,505 | +$275 (+7%) |
| Millbrae, CA | 7.4 mi | $5,400 | +$1,170 (+28%) |
| Burlingame, CA | 11 mi | $3,501 | $-729 (-17%) |
| Sausalito, CA | 12.9 mi | $4,730 | +$500 (+12%) |
| San Mateo, CA | 13.7 mi | $4,907 | +$677 (+16%) |
| Tiburon, CA | 13.8 mi | $5,580 | +$1,350 (+32%) |
| Alameda, CA | 14.2 mi | $4,130 | $-100 (-2%) |
| Half Moon Bay, CA | 15.4 mi | $4,030 | $-200 (-5%) |
| Emeryville, CA | 15.9 mi | $4,350 | +$120 (+3%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Daly City — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Daly City?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Daly City, California is $4,230 per month. This is +53% higher than the citywide median of $2,765.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Daly City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $169,200 ($14,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $81.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Daly City expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Daly City's 4+ bedroom median of $4,230 is +68% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Daly City rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Daly City ranks #223 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Daly City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include South San Francisco ($4,120), Burlingame ($3,501), Alameda ($4,130).