Colma

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Colma, CA

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Abundant retailers reside in this suburb near San Francisco

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Situated right outside of Daly City, Colma is a commercial center featuring car dealerships, cemeteries, department stores, major retailers, and small businesses. The city also features a subway station that connects locals to San Francisco, 10 miles north, and the San Francisco International Airport, six miles south. Although there aren’t many apartments in the city itself, there are plenty of rental options in the surrounding area that range from affordable to upscale. Locals enjoy living near the San Bruno Mountain State and Country Park and appreciate such easy access into San Francisco for both work and entertainment.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Colma, CA is $1,623 for a studio, $2,914 for one bedroom, $3,679 for two bedrooms, and $3,666 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Colma has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,914/month
784 Sq Ft
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Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

10

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Garden Village Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

254 Students

5
out of 10

Benjamin Franklin Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

500 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • San Bruno Mountain State Park
  • Charles F. Hagar Planetarium
  • San Francisco State Univ. Observatory
  • San Francisco Zoo
  • Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

Airports

  • San Francisco International
  • Metro Oakland International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.