Pet-Friendly Apartments for Rent in Daly City
As of September 2, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 122 apartments for rent in Daly City, starting at $500/month. Listings are aggregated from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources and refreshed continuously.
Daly City sits just over the San Mateo County line at San Francisco's southern edge, close enough that its northern blocks blend almost seamlessly into the city's Excelsior and Outer Mission neighborhoods. Its most recognizable feature is the Westlake district, where developer Henry Doelger built thousands of pastel mid-century rowhouses in the late 1940s and 50s — the "little boxes on the hillside" that inspired the famous song and that still define the local streetscape. The city is one of the most heavily Filipino places in the mainland United States, and that community shapes its restaurants, groceries, and shopping along Mission Street and around Serramonte. Perched on the coastal ridge, Daly City is genuinely foggier and windier than much of San Francisco, giving it a local reputation as one of the Bay Area's foggiest spots. For renters, it offers some of the closest suburban housing to San Francisco without paying full city rents.
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Living in Daly City
The vibe
Daly City feels distinctly suburban and residential compared to the city it borders — quiet gridded streets of attached and detached single-family homes climbing the hills west of Interstate 280. The Serramonte Center anchors day-to-day life with a large enclosed mall, while Westlake Shopping Center and the Filipino-heavy businesses along Mission Street and John Daly Boulevard give the commercial districts a strong immigrant, family-oriented character. Weather is a defining trait: marine fog and wind roll in off the Pacific for much of the year, and coastal spots like Mussel Rock Park can be dramatic and blustery. It is less a nightlife-and-dining destination than a practical, working- and middle-class community where much of the energy is neighborhood grocery runs, church, and family gatherings.
Getting around
The Daly City BART station sits at the north end of town and is a major transfer point, putting downtown stops like Montgomery and Embarcadero roughly 20 minutes away without a transfer; the nearby Colma station adds a second BART option to the south. SamTrans buses connect the neighborhoods, Serramonte, and the shopping centers, and link into San Francisco's Muni network near the county line. Interstate 280 runs through the city and Highway 1 hugs the coast toward Pacifica, giving drivers quick access both into the city and down the Peninsula, though rush-hour traffic toward SF is heavy. Because the terrain is hilly and spread out, having a car is genuinely useful for anything beyond a BART commute, and street parking is generally easier here than in San Francisco.
The rental market
The housing stock is dominated by mid-century construction — the Doelger-era Westlake rowhouses and similar single-family and attached homes from the postwar building boom, many of them since divided or rented out. Renters will find a mix of whole houses, in-law and garden-level units carved out of single-family homes, and older low-rise apartment buildings, with a smaller supply of newer condos and townhomes clustered near Serramonte and the BART corridor. Units tend to be family-sized rather than studio-heavy, and older homes often come with garages and modest yards but dated kitchens and baths. Overall the market sits noticeably below San Francisco pricing for comparable space, which is much of the draw.
Who it's for
Daly City suits renters who work in or near San Francisco but want more space and lower rent than the city offers, especially those who value a one-seat BART ride over urban walkability. It is a strong fit for families and for anyone drawn to its deep Filipino community and the convenience of large shopping centers. The honest tradeoffs: the weather is a real factor, with persistent fog and wind that can make it grayer and colder than inland or even central San Francisco; the setting is suburban and quiet, with limited nightlife and dining outside the malls and Mission Street corridor; and much of the housing is aging mid-century stock, so updated finishes and modern amenities are the exception rather than the norm. Parts of the city are also hilly and car-dependent once you're away from the BART stations.
Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in Daly City right now?
As of September 2, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 122 apartments for rent in Daly City. Listings refresh continuously from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in Daly City?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Daly City start at $500/month, with an average of $810 and a median of $850/month. Prices reflect 122 active listings updated September 2, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics continuously refreshes listings from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.
What is Daly City like?
Daly City is immediately south of SF — the famous Karl-the-Fog Westlake rowhouses, a huge Filipino community, and some of the closest suburban rents you can find to the city. Daly City BART puts you at Montgomery in about 20 min. 1BRs commonly $2,300-$2,700.