Studio Apartments for Rent in Daly City, CA

Daly City combines coastal beauty with urban convenience through attractions like Thornton Beach State Park's scenic Pacific shoreline and San Bruno Mountain State Park's panoramic Bay Area views. The city's dining scene features standout restaurants like Koi Palace, known for authentic dim sum, and Original Joe's Westlake, a local Italian institution. Shopping destinations include Serramonte Shopping Center and Westlake Shopping Center, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore hiking trails at Mussel Rock Park and Avalon Canyon.

The real estate landscape varies by neighborhood, with single family homes prevalent in Westlake, Saint Francis, Crocker, Broadmoor, and Hillside. The median price for single family homes ranges from $1,050,000 in Hillside to $1,350,000 in Saint Francis. Serramonte features more condominiums, with median prices of $475,000 for one bedroom units and $668,900 for two bedrooms.

Property taxes in Daly City remain competitive at 0.61%, matching neighboring South San Francisco and Pacifica, while lower than San Francisco's 0.68%. The California state income tax rate is 6.00% for a yearly salary of $41,901.00, with a combined sales tax rate of 8.80%.

Education options include highly rated public schools like Brisbane Elementary and Lipman Middle School. Private institutions such as Golden Bridges School, Alta Vista School, and San Francisco Christian School have earned A or higher ratings. Commuters benefit from multiple BART stations and proximity to Interstate 280 and Highway 1, with downtown San Francisco just 15 to 20 minutes away by BART. The city experiences mild temperatures year round, typically ranging from the mid 50s to mid 60s Fahrenheit.