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

456 Silver Ave, Unit 456A Silver Ave
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Southern Hills, Daly City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southern Hills Studio Apartments | $2,255 | $1,800 | $3,375 |
Southern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,817 | $900 | $4,431 |
Southern Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,576 | $2,195 | $4,744 |
Southern Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,098 | $2,990 | $7,318 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southern Hills Neighborhood of Daly City, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westlake Apartments | S2-C | Studio,1BA | $1,980 |
Skyline Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
460 Monterey Boulevard | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Parkmerced | 1 Bed High Rise | 1BR,1BA | $2,625 |
Serramonte Ridge | 1X1 LG | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pacific Place Apartments | Two Bedroom TH + Den 17 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.48 |
Parkmerced | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.92 |
Highpoint Terrace | 2x2-1020-D | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
Ashton San Francisco Apartments | Floorplan G | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
30 Brazil Ave, Unit 3 | 30 Brazil Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
56 Neptune St | 56 Neptune St | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Waterbend | A-2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.98 |
24 Castle Manor Ave, Unit Castle Manor | 24 Castle Manor Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Serramonte Ridge | 1X1 LG | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
456 Silver Ave, Unit 456A Silver Ave | 456 Silver Ave | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthern Hills, Daly City, CA
Ranked #16
Among neighborhoods in Daly City, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southern Hills, Daly City, CA
Guadalupe Elementary
Denman (James) Middle
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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