Ryo T.
Yelp
I rented a studio apartment at La Terraza from May 2024 to May 2025. This will be an honest review of my experience with this property
For reference, I am a young adult male who was living alone at La Terraza. My standards may be different than yours, given my situation. My main priorities are living in a relatively safe area, having standard amenities in my unit (such as a washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher), and avoiding loud neighbors.
I did not own a car and used SamTrans buses or BART to get where I needed to go.
PROS: Ever since I initially toured the property, I could tell the on-site staff was exceptional. Karen is an amazing property manager who goes above and beyond to make everyone's living experience the best it can be. If I ever had concerns, Karen would go out of her way to help me resolve them, even if I did not ask first. The maintenance staff is also very kind and professional. They did amazing work serving the community.
Unit interior is subjective, but I loved my unit. To get a feel for whether you would enjoy their units or not, it would be best to see them for yourself.
The apartment themself have all the standard amenities. Some of the appliances in my apartment were older, and I could tell that they would need to be replaced in the coming years, but I did not mind. In an area where amenities like a washing machine and dryer are rare at this price point, I was happy to have them at all.
It is easy to get around without a car at La Terraza. BART and SamTrans stops are only a few minutes away on foot. The property is facing a large road, but is quiet and safe inside. The architecture is aesthetically pleasing, and there are many courtyards with plants in the building.
CONS: Every month, my utility bill was very high. I was not very upset about this as I understand that this is simply the cost of living in the Bay Area. Besides, I can accept my bill being higher if it means that everybody who works at the property gets paid properly. However, it is worth mentioning that my utility bill, which Equity expected to be around $120/month, ended up being over $220/month. Our statements explained that around half of this bill was trash charges.
Residents leave oversized items such as mattresses and furniture in the trash rooms, which is why I think the bill is so high. The company has to split the cost of moving this trash among all the residents.
Pests are an inevitability at any apartment, but some are especially common in this area. Silverfish and mice are very common in Daly City. If you move La Terraza (or anywhere in the Daly City area), it's worth letting maintenance check for cracks or holes where mice could enter.
Every place has its challenges, so none of these issues had a major impact on my living experience. Overall, La Terraza is a great place to live, especially for families or people working in San Francisco who are looking to commute from a more laid-back location.