Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Hills Neighborhood of Daly City, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Hillcrest Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112

Southern Hills, Daly City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southern Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Westlake Apartments priced from $1,980. Skyline Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Southern Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westlake ApartmentsS2-CStudio,1BA$1,980
Skyline Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
460 Monterey Boulevard1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2,595
Parkmerced1 Bed High Rise1BR,1BA$2,625
Serramonte Ridge1X1 LG1BR,1BA$2,629

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Hills, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Hills area is the $2.48 price per square foot Two Bedroom TH + Den 17 Model at Pacific Place Apartments in the in the Bayview District neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Southern Hills apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkmerced starting at $5,496 with a $3.92 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom TH + Den 172BR,2.5BA$2.48
Parkmerced3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.92
Highpoint Terrace2x2-1020-D2BR,2BA$3.43
Ashton San Francisco ApartmentsFloorplan G1BR,1BA$3.62
30 Brazil Ave, Unit 330 Brazil Ave1BR,1BA$2.79
56 Neptune St56 Neptune St1BR,1BA$1.81
WaterbendA-2x12BR,1BA$3.98
24 Castle Manor Ave, Unit Castle Manor24 Castle Manor Ave2BR,1BA$3.14
Serramonte Ridge1X1 LG1BR,1BA$3.89
456 Silver Ave, Unit 456A Silver Ave456 Silver AveStudio ,1BA$4.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southern Hills, Daly City, CA

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Daly City, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southern Hills Neighborhood in Daly City, CA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southern Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southern Hills is at Westlake Apartments listed at $1,980.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Hills Apartment is $2,325 at Westlake Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southern Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southern Hills is starting from $2,820 at Westlake Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southern Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southern Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkmerced and starts from $4,375.

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